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TIL in Sid Meier’s Civilisation an underflow glitch caused Ghandi to become a nuclear obsessed warlord

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oBo0Y TIL there are various occurrences in Manhattan throughout the year where the sunrise and sunset perfectly line up with certain east-west running streets. The phenomenon is known as 'Manhattanhenge,' a name coined by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
QNKRM TIL that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is going to collide with the Andromeda galaxy in about 4.5 billion years
7QEr TIL The bomb squad in Bristol UK once blew up a suspicous box which contained leaflets on what to do if you find a suspicous package
dDAdB TIL that weather reporters often face harassment and receive death threats when viewers are dissatisfied with their forecast, or if an important forecast disrupts their preferred TV program.
JYQPl TIL that Popeyes and Burger King are owned by the same company - Restaurant Brands International.