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TIL that about half of the water on Earth is actually melted interstellar ice that is older than the Sun

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rNQoy TIL of the "Summer of the Shark." In the summer of 2001, news outlets in the US began extensive reporting on shark attacks, and didn't stop until the 9-11 attacks. The shark attacks were the 3rd most reported story of the year, despite 2001 seeing fewer attacks than average
b6pAj TIL: Jimmy Carter created the "Mental Health Systems Act of 1980" to establish Mental Health facilities in communities across America. It was promptly repealed in 1981 by incoming president Reagan.
kOvn1 TIL there are 45 genes which the human species has likely 'stolen' from other species, such as worms, fruit flies and bacteria. They have not simply been passed on from our primitive ancestors. Instead they have jumped directly into the human genome in the last couple of million years.
b69n7 TIL the creator of "The Trivia Encyclopedia" attempted to sue "Trivial Pursuit" for using their 'false' fact in their game. The false fact was about the first name of the character Columbo.
YplMW TIL that a duel in Canada was resolved by having both participants say "sorry" to each other.