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TIL 80% of all historical marriages have been between 2nd cousins or closer

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jNNon TIL in spite of the way they are portrayed in sci-fi films, asteroid belts are not densely populated and a passing spacecraft has virtually zero chance of striking one. In fact, considerable effort is required to ensure contact with an asteroid.
OB8Y TIL there is a town called Okay, OK. It has a population of about 600.
gMPOb TIL all the dogs that have played Lassie are descended from the original actor, Pal
GAGog TIL edamame beans are just unmatured soy beans
e0KN4 TIL Lord Admiral Edward Russel had a 17th century officers party, that included a garden fountain as a punch bowl. The mixture included 250 gallons of brandy, 125 gallons of Malaga wine, 1,400 pounds of sugar, 2,500 lemons, 20 gallons of lime juice, and 5 pounds of nutmeg.