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TIL that bacteria can survive at least 3 years in the vacuum of space according to ISS experiments - giving support for pan-spermia theories

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grPj4 TIL the world record in holding the breath is at 24 minutes 37.36 seconds.
p8bb4 TIL The elliptical orbit of Earth places Australia 7-10% closer to the sun
1aYKV TIL in 1972, The Los Alamos National Laboratories patented a nuclear tunnel boring machine, claiming it could reach depths of 18+ miles. It uses molten lithium to melt through rock, leaving behind a tunnel with a glass-like finish.
6EZL8 TIL: Stanley Kubrick had an unfinished project on Napoleon which he spent years to research and create but couldn't make it because he didn't have any financial support.
Yp7Gx TIL that baby iguanas will sacrifice themselves for their siblings