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TIL We Already Have Martian Rocks (Probably)

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NX081 TIL about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, a condition much like dementia or Alzheimer's that can develop in dogs.
NXYr8 TIL of Steal This Wiki, an updated version of Abbie Hoffman's "Steal This Book", a guide to fighting corporations and unjust governments
b9Mn7 TIL that only seven states have banned mandatory microchipping of humans
5VDrk TIL that family names are rare in Pakistan, and almost all boys are given the first name “Muhammad.” They’ll instead use their second or third given name, and also append this given name to their children’s names.
nl4Y TIL that, when a pope dies, it is tradition to strike him three times on the head with a silver hammer to ensure he is actually dead.