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TIL when Skylab fell back to Earth it rained debris on a small town in Australia. The town, Esperance, fined NASA $400 for littering

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loBoK TIL John Cena holds the celebrity record for most wishes granted for the Make-A-Wish foundation with over 500 wishes
J1vwk TIL for the first time ever, scientists found that several female snake species have two heart-shaped clitorises, which might lead to more frequent sex and mating.
awrpo TIL that the CIA's operations in Cuba were so heavily compromised that the Cuban government released a 6-part TV series showing clips of US agents engaging in "undercover" espionage.
KOgGE TIL that the Overjustification effect is a psychological phenomenon in which being rewarded to do something diminishes the motivation to perform the action. For example, playing an instrument for a reward is not as motivating as playing an instrument just for fun.
mxW8M TIL about kyōtei - literally "Boat Race" - which is one of only four 'public sports' that you can legally bet on in Japan. It's been called "Japan's NASCAR". Competitors are randomly given a boat and motor and they then have a period of time where they can tune it.