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TIL : Jalapeños were First Peppers in Space

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Lkyxd TIL The last transit of Mercury until 2032 occurs on 11 November 2019. The tiny black disc of Mercury, just 10 arc seconds across, will take about five and a half hours to pass across the Sun
b66GQ TIL that Bobby Bonilla not only has a deferred-contract plan with the Mets that gets him $1.19M every July 1st, but he also has a second one with the Baltimore Orioles for another $500.000 every year from 2004 until 2029.
78lwr TIL that Antarctica is home to a striking natural wonder known as 'Blood Falls,' where a vivid red waterfall spills from the Taylor Glacier into Lake Bonney. Despite its unsettling appearance, the red hue stems from iron oxide present in the water. Additionally, the water is exceptionally saline.
DQgOv TIL of Nystagmus which is a condition of involuntary eye movement. Infants can be born with it but more commonly acquire it in infancy or later in life. In many cases it may result in reduced or limited vision. Due to the involuntary movement of the eye, it has been called "dancing eyes".
nM87 TIL before alarm clocks, people were employed as “knocker uppers” to go around and knock on doors to wake people up.