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TIL Pete Conrad’s first words on the Moon were said in order to win a $500 bet proving that astronauts are not given a script of what to say when stepping off the ladder.

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YOAd TIL mirrors reflect slightly more green light than other colors, which causes a “mirror tunnel” (such as two mirrors facing each other) to appear greener further down the tunnel.
L0am TIL: the 1982 film ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ was a true story and the character of Mark 'Rat’ Ratner was, in reality, then high school student Andy Rathbone; popular author of the ’…For Dummies’ books.
EQOX TIL If mosquitoes were to become extinct, there would be little to no damage to the ecosystem.
ANmkl TIL that researchers have developed a new blood test that can predict if someone will develop Alzheimer's disease up to 16 years before symptoms appear
OoZQY TIL about Stefan Lanka's Measles lawsuit. Lanka claimed that measles did not actually exist and was in the mind. He offered €100,000 to anyone who could prove the disease existed. After he rejected medical papers, David Bardens, a German doctor, took him to court. Lanka lost and was ordered to pay.