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TIL scientists have found evidence in Australia to support the theory that 3.5 billion years ago, a mega asteroid about 15 miles across slammed into Earth, triggering massive tsunamis and leaving craters bigger than many U.S. states

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AvQa TIL That breast cancer research receives more funding than any other cancer, including those more deadly or widespread
dDmv7 TIL about RTX, otherwise known as Resiniferatoxin. A compound that is 500x more potent than Capsaicin with a Scoville Heat Unit Score of 16 Billion. Ingesting 1/1,000,000 of a gram can induce severe burning pain and chemical burns.
D7yJ TIL that it’s common during TV showings of “Groundhog Day” to repeat the same six commercials for each ad break (referencing the movie’s phenomenon)
Z8x7Q TIL a guy once tested Major League Baseball's copyright disclaimer by asking for "expressed written consent" to show an old playoff game at a party. MLB Headquarters responded with a letter granting him permission.
OoOyY TIL Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight was released in 2003 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight. It featured several historical aircraft such as the Wright Flyer, Ford Tri-Motor, and the Douglas DC-3