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A solar storm this week will heighten the Earth’s auroras, making the stunning northern lights visible to the northern-most parts of the United States.

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MmJV TIL: Charles Goodyear, credited with the invention of vulcanized rubber, did not found the Goodyear Tire Company.
lo7VB TIL Iceland has one of the largest gun ownership rates in the world, and yet has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
9M8B TIL Picard’s Flute from the Star Trek TNG episode “The Inner Light” was put up for auction along with other Star Trek memorabilia in 2006. Christie’s estimated the flute would sell for $300. The winning bidder paid $48,000 for the flute.
Oo87g TIL on the first day of filming 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006), Meryl Streep told Anne Hathaway, "I think you're perfect for the role. I'm so happy we're going to be working together." Then she paused and followed it up with, "That's the last nice thing I'll say to you." And it was.