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TIL Pluto's orbit is different from the planets, which are more circular and flatter. Pluto's is inclined over 17 degrees, and moderately elliptical. Part of Pluto's orbit lies closer to the sun than Neptune.

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jvNX TIL of Sara Forbes Bonetta, a West African who was orphaned, sold into slavery, and in a remarkable twist of events, was liberated from enslavement and became a goddaughter to Queen Victoria.
neG9P TIL: The first synagogue built in America was built by philanthropist and slave trader, Aaron Lopez.
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