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TIL that Pluto is still a planet in New Mexico since the man who discovered it was fron NM.

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NXrJQ TIL that “acclimation societies” used to intentionally introduce non-native species into new environments. House sparrows and starlings were introduced to the US this way. There are now 200 million starlings in North America, and they are listed as one of the 100 worst invasive species.
WkwmA TIL there was a Brazilian crime show host who was suspected of ordering murders to boost his ratings.
Z5R4 TIL there was a British TV show called “Sex Box”, where couples went into a box on stage in front of a studio audience, and had sex. And then came out and talked about the sex they just had with a panel of sexperts, including Dan Savage.
OMd7 TIL that the former Soviet Union has its own internet domain .su and access to google.su requires a login and password
0deRp TIL That in 2015, a New York Exhibition showcased “evidence” detailing an affair between a West German businessman and his secretary during the late 60s. The exhibit included semi-explicit photos and a journal with extensive notes on their physical encounters.