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TIL that if one astronomical unit (roughly the average distance between the Earth and the Sun) were scaled to equal one inch, then one light-year would be almost exactly one mile (within a few feet).

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97dX TIL that Discovery Channel’s reality show “Amish Mafia” is an elaborate hoax
Zp9Va TIL the Antarctic Midge (Belgica antarctica) is a species of flightless midge, endemic to the continent of Antarctica. At 2–6 mm long, it is the largest purely terrestrial animal native to the continent and the only insect that can survive year-round in Antarctica
w718 TIL there’s a Burger King in the town of Mattoon, Illinois which actually opened before the giant chain and registered as a statewide trademark in 1959. The Burger King chain isn’t allowed to operate within 20 miles of the original restaurant.
KwA9 TIL that in 1979, a woman jumped off the 86th floor of the Empire State Building and survived. A strong gust of wind blew her right back to the building at the 85th floor.
b9R60 TIL that LIMES are actually YELLOW when they are RIPE