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TIL NASA’s Curiosity Rover Leaves Tracks in Morse Code

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4kb5b TIL Elephants are afraid of bees, so African farmers are putting beehives at the edge of their farms to keep elephants out
neVDW TIL the Beatles started a company called Apple Corps in 1968, which included Apple Electronics, Apple Films and Apple Music. In 1978 they sued and won against Apple Computer (now Apple Inc) for trademark infringement.
nLKb TIL Dogfish Head creates beer recipes based upon the chemical analysis of residue found on pottery and drinking vessels from various archaeological sites. They’re called “Ancient Ales”.
AD7xw TIL - only around 1000 people in North Korea have access to the real internet and computers are just straight up illegal unless you have specific government permission
16lG4 TIL that Nike's slogan, Just Do It, actually originated from Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.