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TIL is I can't be wrongfully convicted from a DNA profile

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pdPp TIL that when the Big Bang theory was first presented, most scientists rejected it for sounding too religious.
Y76Vv TIL The song "Happy Days Are Here Again" was recorded on the same day that the stock market crashed in 1929.
9mJB TIL that, in the NHL, if a team’s starting and backup goalie are injured during a game, rule 5.3 allows almost anybody to suit up in net as a replacement (including from the crowd). Examples have included a team video producer and an embroidery shop owner (who dressed but did not play).
EllV TIL the term “Politically Correct” was originally used within the Communist Party in Stalinist Russia to describe which opinions on government were appropriate to hold and which were not.
9wMgr TIL mosquito's are unable to fly / feed in wind above 10mph which means if you have a fan outside you can enjoy the outdoors without being bitten! A simple solution which doesn't involve chemicals, sprays etc. Simply having decent wind will ensure you can entertain and most people appreciate a fan.