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TIL Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge was named after George La Forge, a quadriplegic Trek fan who passed away in 1975.

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eap6 TIL that a circular geological structure 40km in diameter exists in the Sahara Desert, and is of disputed origin
dDLB8 TIL In some U.S. states, like Minnesota and Vermont, walking away from an emergency could get you fined up to $100. Simply calling 911 counts as “help,” and Good Samaritan laws protect those who physically help. However in many other states, you can ignore someone in need without any consequences.
QNydM TIL that Canadian Pacific Freight Trains can be up to 2 miles (3.2km) long.
8DAL TIL Paul Shaffer, David Letterman’s band leader, co-wrote “It’s Raining Men”.
0Ov1 TIL in 2010, Japanese welfare officials went to check on a 111-year old man, the family refused to let them see him. Returning with police, they found his mummified corpse still wearing pajamas. The man had died in 1980, but the family hid his death so they could continue to collect his pension.