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TIL only three humans have ever died outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. All three from the same mission.

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P5kn TIL Philadelphia’s mayors were initially unpaid, and often strongly objected to being selected - sometimes opting to pay a large fine rather than serve.
AN9bw TIL that Taylor Swift's 2010 song 'Enchanted' was likely about Adam Young of Owl City. He responded with a cover on his blog just before Valentine's Day, addressing her by name in the lyrics and telling her he was "enchanted to meet her, too." Taylor never responded publicly to the cover or post.
D1dDj TIL that when chimpanzees were given opportunity to watch TV, their favorite was the Playboy Channel
Lk6Zr TIL the Wood Elves from The Elder Scrolls Series are religiously carnivorous and cannibalistic. They are also forbidden to harm any plant.
rRpkd TIL Sichuan pepper, commonly used in Chinese cuisine, was banned in the US until 2005