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TIL: SETI scientist received what they thought was a signal from an intelligent civilization that turned out to be coming from the microwave oven in the lunch room

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6E48J TIL that when the government of Kazakhstan threatened to sue Sacha Baron Cohen for the movie 'Borat', Baron Cohen (in character as Borat) replied: "I'd like to state that I have no connection with Mr. Cohen and fully support my government decision to sue this Jew".
kpQe TIL that bug zappers rarely kill biting insects, and are actually damaging to the ecosystem since they kill many predators and parasites that keep bug populations low
WJrY TIL Vodka and Citrus Sodas Keep Cut Flowers Fresh
OoE6 TIL Jay-Z allegedly stabbed a record executive in 1999 and received 3 years probation.
kJp6E TIL that in the 19th century, there was a common prejuidice towards the german immigrant population that they were eating dogs. That is how, when the frankfurter sausage was introduced, there were rumors circulating that there was dog meat in it, so it earned the nickname "Hot dog".