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TIL that there’s a mystery prisoner held in total seclusion in Israel, known only as Mister X. The press isn’t allowed to mention his existence.

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MKAb TIL that the Moon provides the Earth with stable climate. Without the Moon, Earth’s axial tilt with respect to the Sun could fluctuate erratically (by as much as 90 degrees), disrupting the seasons.
nevN9 TIL the TV show ’The Office’ had to halt production during the 2007 Writer’s Strike because Steve Carell, who supported the writers, refused to cross picket lines. On the first day of the strike he called in to the network sick, citing “enlarged balls” as the reason.
Yp68G TIL The aluminum can industry saves 90 million kg a year by making the top 6mm smaller.
wL9EP TIL that there is only one preserved helmet from the Viking age and it does not have horns. It was found in a Norwegian warrior’s grave north of Oslo, together with the only complete suit of chain mail from the period.
rNnW1 TIL New Zealand trialled anonymous testicle checks, which involved booths with a glory hole style hole for a doctor to stick his hand through and feel your testicles.