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TIL that Australians sell a product called "sonic animal guards" (colloquially known as "kangaroo scarers").

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kO7ZB TIL The phrase "How many angels can stand on the point of a pin?" is a 17th century parody of 13th century question, "Can several angels be in the same place?". The joke is a pun on needle’s point = needless point and debating topics of no practical value while there are more urgent concerns.
oBZn7 TIL that NASA considered using motorcycles on the moon as a simpler alternative to the Lunar Rover.
REW8 TIL: The United States consumes 80% of the world’s opioids
GYVDJ TIL Fiji lost its original declaration of independence from the UK and asked a copy from them.
EK67 TIL that 44 years ago today, 13 year-old “Genie” was discovered after 12 years of isolation by her father and had the mental capacity of a 13-month old child.