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TIL famous mathematician & scientist Blaise Pascal converted to Catholicism after having a 2-hour mystical experience. He spent the rest of his life mostly writing about theology and apologetics.

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QJ9AM TIL Pluto is often referred to as a "double planet" Its primary moon Charon (funnily enough pronounced Kar-en), is almost half the size of Pluto...yet exerts such an impact on Pluto that they actually orbit each other.
WXO4 TIL there is a private apartment complex in London that has been occupied by many famous people and is only rarely available to rent, and only through high social standing
8ewGK TIL metal tube, invented in 1732, is what measures the speed of supersonic jets, all other airplanes, boats and even F1 race cars.
7r6nb TIL about the city of Rawabi. Meaning "the hills" in Arabic, Rawabi is the first planned city built for Palestinians.
awQb9 TIL that wasps are essential in the production of wine. The yeast which is found on the surfaces of mature grapes and triggers fermentation cannot survive winter temperatures outdoors. It survives and breeds in the stomachs of hibernating wasps, who spread it among grape plants each year.