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TIL that the symbols used to censor swear words are called grawlixes

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VMVZQ TIL The GPS (Global Positioning System) is owned by the U.S. Government and is operated by the U.S. Space Force.
v1wR8 TIL the real name of Shaggy from the Scooby-Doo series is Norville Rogers
jNZbj TIL the F-82 "Twin Mustang" fighter plane, designed to escort bombers thousands of miles to Tokyo, was literally two P-51 Mustangs joined at the wing. Both cockpits were fully functional, so one pilot could sleep while the other flew the plane on missions that could last up to 12 hours.
Wk6yo TIL that the Night's Watch cloaks from Game Of Thrones are made of 79$ Ikea rugs.
rR9mM TIL about Otto, an octopus that was able to climb onto the rim of his tank, squirt a jet of water to a bright light shining into his aquarium and cause a power outage. Staff believe that Otto had been annoyed by the lamp