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TIL that the moon is 6 feet farther away from Earth since humans last walked on it

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Y7py7 TIL that January is the first month of the Gregorian calendar because it is named after the roman god of all beginnings, Janus.
MeDBK TIL in taxonomy that all tortoises are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises. Same thing with frogs and toads all toads are frogs but not all frogs are toads.
g8n9 TIL Julian Lennon (John Lennon’s son) didn’t find out Hey Jude was written for him until 20 years later
keAd TIL francium is the most elusive element on earth, only 20-30 grams of it exist in the crust of the earth at any given time.
6EggX TIL 36% of Asians have Alcohol Flush Reaction. They are more probable to get cancer from drinking alcohol as well as it causing more minor symptoms as nausea, headache and discomfort.