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TIL that the state of Massachusetts tried to nullify the Vietnam War by passing a law that its citizens could not be conscripted in an undeclared war. The Supreme Court declined to hear their case

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0wDYL TIL In 2013 Lucasarts games had a game in development following Boba Fett going through the criminal underworld of Coruscant's level 1313. According to interviews the staff was inspired by the GTA series. The Game was cancelled when Lucasarts was acquired by Disney and laid off most of their staff.
5VQnR TIL that Martha's Vineyard constitutes the County of Dukes County. This redundant name is due to the fact that it was formed as Dukes County in New York before being transferred to Massachusetts and reincorporated under its current name in 1695.
eZDn TIL that hover zoom is a spyware
b6Ol0 TIL a pronghorn's pronghorns are unique in that they are made of keratin and are temporary, whereas horns are keratin but permanent and antlers are bone but are temporary
MjGK TIL Despite being one of the series’ most beloved characters, Yoda’s species’ name is never given in the Star Wars saga.