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TIL that property owners only have rights to about 500 feet in elevation, and the FAA is seeking to lower this limit for drone use, which is increasing.

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groJ8 TIL that there are male-only species of clams that reproduce by having their sperm fertilize the eggs of other clam species, kicking out most of the egg's DNA
loeoa TIL that in 1996 the boxing career of former heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison ended when he tested positive for HIV. However, in 2007 two nationally renowned HIV experts retained by the NY Times concluded that the 1996 result had been a false positive.
R5L4a TIL: Since the year 2000, 5 new elements have been added to the periodic table. The 7th row of the periodic table is finally filled.
b9l5N TIL that Christopher Columbus was thrown in jail upon his return to Spain for mistreating the native population of Hispaniola
ZQrQ TIL The Apple logo has a bite taken out of it simply so that it would not be mistaken for a cherry