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TIL Despite its Historical Significance, the Release Date of Super Mario Bros in North America is Unknown

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1Qm4 TIL that long before 1984 and Brave New World, there was a Soviet totalitarian dystopian novel. It was the first work of art banned by the Soviet censorship bureau and was almost completely forgotten as a result. It is also a very go and quick read.
wor6M TIL that penguins can drink saltwater thanks to a special gland near their eyes that filters out the salt. This allows them to survive in ocean environments without access to fresh water.
JY5pv TIL that the U.S. and other countries used to have “ugly laws” that made it illegal to be out in public if you had visible disabilities, looked diseased, or were otherwise unsightly.
wP0E TIL about KEO. A time capsule that will be launched into space and return in 50,000 years! It has enough space for everyone on the planet to submit a 4 page letter about themselves, it’s completely uncensored and free. [More information in the comments]
1LgV TIL forgotten smallpox vials were found in a cardboard box in Maryland in 2014, over 30 years after its eradication