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TIL two former U.S. astronauts started an organization, independent from NASA, dedicated to launching a telescope called “The Sentinel” that will orbit the Sun and detect any Earth-bound asteroid threats up to decades in advance.

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1YvV TIL That the walrus, despite seeming so lazy, actually sleeps the least of any animal. They can go up to 84 hours without sleep, all while swimming and hunting.
xnm7 TIL Nickelodeon’s Iconic Slime Is Made Of Vanilla Pudding, Applesauce, Oatmeal, and Green Food Dye.
OgW6 TIL There was more to the infamous picture of Sophia Loren dead eying Jayne Mansfield’s breasts. And there was a nip-slip involved (the reason for the NSFW tag)
ye7p TIL Mitch Mitchell, the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience, earned his spot with the group over the flip of a coin.
GYLag TIL that during the 1 950's, 60's, and 70's, there were songs called "Teenage Tragedy Ballads" that were about death, unrequited love, and sadness. This phenomenon was partially attributed to the recent deaths of many young music stars.