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TIL scientists at Allen Telescope Array always keep champagne in their fridge in case they find signs of extraterrestrial life

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JYQAB TIL that 27 states have land north of the southernmost point in Canada
1aNAd TIL that Tight Pants Syndrome is a real health risk, resulting in abdominal and chest pain and could lead to "testicular torsion" if not treated. The cure is simple. Wear pants that fit.
W0rd TIL that in 2006, Fiji water ran an ad saying “The label says Fiji because it’s not bottled in Cleveland”. Cleveland took offense to that and ran some tests - turns out Cleveland’s tap water is better than Fiji’s bottled water.
Ydv TIL: Alien world blacker than coal, the darkest planet known, has been discovered in the galaxy.
Ny5M TIL Despite the health claims for gluten-free eating, there is no published experimental evidence to support such claims for the general population.