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TIL that the world record for spitting a cherry pit is 28.5 m or 93.5 feet.

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Z8y9B TIL that when the Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon in 1969, they left behind a white pouch containing a silicon disc slightly bigger than a silver dollar. Inscribed in microscopic font on the disc are 73 messages, each from a different country, expressing wishes of goodwill and peace.
PY6Je TIL there is no medical basis for preventing someone with a concussion from falling asleep. In fact, rest is beneficial to the healing process
EgMxo TIL That Lettuce, Despite Having A Water Content Of ~96%, Completely Satisfies The Daily Recommended Intake Of Vitamins A & K.
7KoZ TIL that Paul Revere actually shouted “The Regulars are coming out”, not “The British are coming”, since Massachusetts colonists still considered themselves British citizens at the time.
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