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TIL there had been an eruption of methane from Uranus

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GYG4N TIL Space Jam merchandise has earned at least 1.2 Billion dollars worldwide. Space Jam's “global economic impact" was estimated to be at around 4-6 Billion.
wol7o TIL in1940, Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, created a time capsule intended to preserve items for 6,000 years.Called the "Crypt of Civilization," it contains recordings of everyday sounds, copies of the Bible, scientific instruments, and more. It's scheduled to be opened in the year 8113.
epron TIL Mary Tyler Moore insisted on wearing capri pants on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Network execs were uneasy about the fit, fearing the pants were “cupping under” and too revealing of her rear. Despite initial fears, “everyone thought it was great” and the show was a huge hit.
Meo58 TIL Sylvester Stallone taught John Travolta how to be fit in 1983, Stallone in later years began to refer actors who want to gain weight to dinner at his old friends home to help them fatten up
VBmVp TIL: At least one player drafted in Top 5 of the NBA draft was named Rookie of the Year, or has made an All-Star Team or All-NBA Team every year since 1976. The highest drafted player who made an All-Star Team that season was Adrian Dantley, who was drafted 6th by the Buffalo Braves.