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TIL that all Disc Galaxies rotate at about the same frequency (about once per billion years).

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mxNwY TIL "The english rule" is that the loser in a lawsuit pays the winners legal fees. This is designed to prevent frivolous lawsuits.Nearly every Western democracy other than the United States follows the English rule.
GY4j4 TIL that the food pyramid came from Sweden
PLxO TIL that the Boston Marathon (2013), Virginia Tech Shootings (2007), Columbine Shootings (1999), Oklahoma City bombing (1995), and the Branch Davidian siege (1993) have all occurred in the same week of April.
odjr TIL despite the popularity of Rick Rolling, Rick Astley has only earned 12 dollars in royalties from YouTube for his performance share.
e0GvD TIL that lacking access to saltwater or salt deposits, the remote Apatani tribe of Northeast India have made use of a homemade salt substitute called tapyo, It is made from shrubs and ash.