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TIL that lichens cover about 7% of the Earth's surface; about the same size as the Indian Ocean

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mxPLY TIL of The Simpsons and Philosophy university course.
OoRK4 TIL that in 1988 Space Shuttle Atlantis' heat tiles were damaged during liftoff (In a way very similar to the Columbia disaster) and the crew believed that upon re-entry they were going to die.
v4OB TIL that we are less likely to be sexually attracted to people that we grew up with early in life, due to the Westermark effect. In other words, it could be nature’s way of preventing incest.
QL1e TIL that Adam Sandler’s film “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” had to cut out a gay kiss to avoid an R rating
m1Oex TIL that KNHC 89.5 FM Seattle is the world's oldest, still remaining, dance music station. It was established in December 1969, and owned by Seattle Public Schools, therefore it's a non-commercial educational station funded only by a Community Service Grant and fund raising efforts.