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TIL during the collision of our galaxy with Andromeda, there is a 12% chance our solar system will be ejected from the new system

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5YYNr TIL that there are beds inside most tractor trailer cabins.
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5van TIL Sir Isaac Newton was a member of parliament in the UK, but his only contribution to the debates was to request the window to be closed because of a cold draught