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TIL that our solar system is not a solar system. It's a planetary system NAMED the solar system. The name comes from our sun.

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Op6 TIL that due to a gap in Dutch law, two thieves that stole from the Van Gogh Museum will legally own the stolen goods in 10 years if the paintings are not found.
Wk6Nd TIL The deepest artificial point on the Earth, the Kola Borehole, has been abandoned since 2006 and only a small metal wield covers the 40,000 ft+ hole.
Y7Z4B TIL Korea (Goguryeo) successfully repelled a Chinese invasion in 645 when China's siege on Ansi fortress was broken. While retreating, China's emperor left a gift for the fortress commanders to commemorate a battle well-fought.
l7Da1 TIL that the rivalry between the Beatles and Rolling Stones was mostly media fabrication and that they were secretly helping each other behind the scenes
Gke4 TIL in 1992, a UK regulation required dance clubs to provide free water and chill-out rooms in response to a number of Ecstasy-related injuries and deaths