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TIL space smells like “seared steak” or “hot metal” to astronauts returning from spacewalks

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oBWxL TIL a scientific study showed an audio-book recording of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" performed by actor Michael York induced relaxation among kennel dogs more than classical music and much more than commercially available "dog music"
Mxb TIL There is 3G cell service and internet capabilities at the peak of Mt. Everest.
e1BD TIL the FBI seized a server that was being used to host child pornography and ran it for two more weeks. Defendants caught in the sting argued the FBI did a better job hosting a child porn site than whoever originally ran it: The site’s average weekly visitors jumped from 11,000 to 50,000
dJ6K TIL every episode of “Animaniacs” features the Warner Siblings being chased through the show’s other sketches by the security guard, Ralph. It was a literal “running gag” through the run of the show.
WOE4 TIL that Oscar The Grouch is actually orange. He only appears green because of the mold and moss covering his fur from years of living in a trash can.