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TIL that Aerogel, also known as frozen smoke, is the world’s lowest density solid, clocking in anywhere from 95-99% air. If you hold a piece in your hand, it is almost impossible to feel or see, but if you poke it, it is like styrofoam. Also, it can support up to 4,000 times its own weight.

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epnVg TIL NASA’s Space Exploration Vehicle is a concept of a modular vehicle for planetary exploration or use in open space. It’s the size of a small pickup & has a bathroom & shower, plus beds
80a4 TIL that in response to 300 students marching after the “Don’t tase me, bro!” incident, the University of Florida held a panel to discuss police practices. Only 15 people showed up.
drk9 TIL following the coronation of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, 1,389 people were killed in a stampede because people were afraid there would not be enough beer for the entire celebration
VB0p0 TIL that Andy Warhol was secretly a devout Byzantine Catholic, who attended church almost daily. At one point, he financed his nephew’s studies for priesthood, and was also responsible for at least one religious conversion. Warhol’s brother described him as “really religious”.
rR9Xx TIL That when the Saints won their Super Bowl the first thing shouted in the locker room was ‘It’s the fuckin’ Catalina Wine Mixer!’ from Step Brothers.