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TIL before the Hubble Space Telescope was launched scientists were convinced the Universe was no longer expanding. Not only is the Universe still expanding but at a rate of 74 kilometers (48 miles) per second.

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KY0AR TIL the story of William Tell shooting the apple on his son's head was punishment for refusing to submit to an official. Tell would be executed if he didn't hit the apple with a crossbow bolt. Tell drew two bolts, and hit it with his first shot. The second bolt was to kill the official if he missed!
Jdmv TIL a 17 year-old online serial scammer was killed when one of his victims mailed him a pipe bomb.
Wkld8 TIL antibiotics heavily raise your risk of depression by killing the good bacteria in your gut which play a role in mood and serotonin production
Z8MVo TIL that poisonous snakes actually exist.
QlEL TIL 9 people have died of laughter