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TIL that people fantasy draft the National Spelling Bee

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D1l0J TIL The Eureka Moment (also known as 'Aha! moment) refers to the common human experience of suddenly understanding a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. Some research suggests it acts as a memory advantage. It is unclear where exactly it occurs in the brain.
yVvP8 TIL of HAVOC: High Altitude Venus Operational Concept - which would include artificial floating islands on Venus at an altitude that provides better living conditions than the surface of Mars or Titan
R5Zbl TIL of the ir. D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station, the largest still operational steam-powered pumping station in the world.
OoN1Y TIL Golden Age movie star Grace Kelly's film career as a leading lady lasted four years ('52 - '56), during which she made 4 all time classic movies. Retired at age 26 and never made another movie despite Hitchcock begging her to.
gMLgA TIL Israeli singer and actress Ofra Haza sang the song "Deliver Us" in 18 different languages for the movie "The Prince of Egypt".