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R8l8 TIL that the worlds longest hangover lasted 4 weeks after a Scotsman consumed 60 pints of beer.
E1MAp TIL the Saturn V rocket carrying the Apollo 12 mission was hit twice by lightning. 36.5 seconds after launch. lightning hit as it ascended the cloud layer, setting off alarms due to guidance systems errors. 15 second later it was hit again and instruments no longer displayed meaningful information
OoJX4 TIL Matt Groening is an acquaintance of a senior researcher in NASA's Micro-11 experiment, and designed a commemorative patch for the mission. It features Homer, riding an angry bull sperm through space.
ojKY TIL that although Porsche is owned by Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group is owned by Porsche Holdings.
yQ6Re TIL that some animals have their brains changing seasonly depending on the needs. Like in birds the singing part of the brain grows in the build-up to mating season to increase their sing-skills.