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TIL that in recognition of their “formal attire,” tuxedo cats are the only felines admitted to the Metropolitan Opera

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LQV5p TIL the Drake Equation is a scientific formula to estimate how many intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations within our galaxy are within radio communications range of Earth. Formulated in 1961, the original estimate was a minimum of 20.
E1DEP TIL Two rats in an ideal environment can turn into 482 million rats over a period of three years.
4XRYg TIL about Michael Gillespie, a computer repair shop employee who decrypts ransomware in his downtime and helps victims for free. The FBI honored him with a Community Leadership Award in 2017.
eQoD TIL Two pharmacists were responsible for the creation of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce in 1835. While unpalatable at first, the pair let it ferment for 3 years before discovering it’s value as a flavoring sauce.
5xkn TIL that a beach in New Zealand is a registered public highway