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9YAm TIL that the orbits of all the planets of the solar system were within the same 90° arc of the solar system on February 1, 949, and that the next time it is thought this will occur is on May 6, 2492.
6oy8 TIL Herostratus burned down one of the ancient wonders of the world (Temple of Artemis) in an attempt to always be remembered. The Ephesians executed him and made it punishable by death to even mention his name.
W7wNo TIL Joe Pesci released an album in 1968 called “Little Joe Sure Can Sing!” It includes covers of songs by The Bee Gees and Beatles
MeNJA TIL: Typographers have a sense of humor. Kerning is the art of spacing letters so they are readable. Keming is when you kern letters incorrectly and they blend together.
4k0Ag TIL the OTAN initials in NATO's emblem are its french name