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TIL that it is estimated that we have a 2% chance of confirming extraterrestrial life within ten years.

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pZjN TIL in 2009 a man refused to remove his hood in a Tesco citing his “Jedi Religion.” The store owner responded by saying “Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Luke Skywalker all appeared hoodless without ever going over to the Dark Side and we are only aware of the Emperor as one who never removed his hood.”
Oo9Ra TIL that the U.S. icon "Uncle Sam" was based on Samuel Wilson; a meat inspector during the War of 1812.
0w91M TIL There is a group of about 400 ultra powerful and wealthy individuals that see movies on release day in their own home theaters. It costs $100k to join and $4k/month membership. It is called the Bel Air Circuit.
ngw9 TIL there is a territory in Costa Rica called Territorio De Zaguates (Land of the Strays) which is basically a huge no kill dog shelter where you can hike for free with the dogs
aoMJ TIL The two teenage sisters convicted in cold-blooded murder of their mother in 2004 were released in 2009. One is in law school and the other is studying engineering. Their classmates have no idea who they are.