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TIL that the Hollywood sign was modified to read 'Hollyweed' after some pranksters added $50 of fabric to it in 1976.

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m4BR TIL that the webcam was invented so that Computer Scientists at Cambridge University could see whether the coffee pot was full or not from different rooms.
X0VKX TIL On May 7th, 1952, Geoffrey W.A. Dummer first published the concept of the integrated circuit. This breakthrough allowed complex electronic circuits to be built on a single chip, becoming the foundation for modern computers, smartphones, laptops, and countless other electronic devices.
Me6LV TIL about Eugene Shoemaker. He was a geologist in the mid 1900's who wanted to go to the moon. He failed the medical exam to go to the moon, but he still helped train astronauts on Apollo 11,12, 13. After dying in a car crash his ashes made it to the moon. To this day they're still there.
WkDyY TIL Earth has a planetary protection officer, who is responsible for keeping invasive extraterrestrial species at bay
4peo TIL Wednesdays are the most common day of the week for suicides in the US.