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TIL About the search for R. Sørnes' 4th astronomical clock. Best described as mechanical real-time models of the solar system, the self-taught farmer son from Norway - rebuffed by clock-makers in his youth - made some of the most complicated clocks in existence.

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MRNA TIL There is greater inequality in Manhattan today than existed in South Africa before Apartheid ended
6RWl TIL the movie “Misery” is the only film adaptation of Stephen King’s work to have ever won an oscar
m6vM TIL Elvis Presley once asked his limo driver, “Do you own this limo or do you work for the company?” He responded, “I work for the company.” Elvis said “Well, you own it now.” The limo driver’s tip was the limo.
K1n9 TIL of a Russian dog whose owners were killed in a car accident. Despite attempts to adopt or re-home him, the dog refused to leave the site of the accident and waited for them until it died 7 years later. The city informally adopted the dog and dedicated a statue honour its loyalty.
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.