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TIL Archaeologists found the other half of the Mayan calendar in May

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9YMbp TIL that Skylab, the first U.S. space station, cost $2.2 billion but was occupied for only 6 months of its 6 years in orbit. It was damaged during launch and eventually fell to Earth on July 11, 1979. The debris fell on western Australia, and the Shire of Esperance fined NASA A$400 for littering.
5Y5Jk TIL Mormon founder Joseph Smith said that people lived on the moon, and the second Mormon prophet, Brigham Young, taught that people lived on the Sun
xnwB TIL that the peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth with top speeds reaching up to 220 mph.
neOpo TIL In 2016, the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Hollywood paid $4.8 million for Marilyn Monroe's “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress that Monroe wore at JFK's 45th birthday celebration. The purchase cements it as one of the most expensive pieces of pop-culture memorabilia of all time.
J1vnj TIL: There is a study in Japan which examines why people play dating sims. They found it mostly appealed to lonely individuals seeking to develop social skills or experience love. The psychological benefits are similar to a real relationship in reducing stress and boosting satisfaction.