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TIL Whitney Houston Lip Synced her 1991 Superbowl rendition of the U.S. National Anthem. The performance is frequently considered one of the best anthems in history but her microphone was turned off and a pre-recorded version was played.

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eag6 TIL NASA plans to capture and redirect an asteroid to orbit the moon. Astronauts will explore the asteroid and return to Earth with samples. This experience will help NASA test new systems & capabilities, such as solar electric propulsion, which will send cargo as part of human missions to Mars.
PYwpO TIL about the Japanese retiree who uses Microsoft Excel as a painting platform because he didn't want to spend money on paints.
b6yAQ TIL ancient Persians would debate important matters while both drunk and sober. If a decision was approved in both states, the decision would be held. If not, it would be dismissed.
a887A TIL that sloths have algae, fungi, moths and insects growing in their hair. Some of the fungal strains are showing uses in treatment for malaria, chagas disease and even breast cancer.
Bgdny TIL the Weird Al song “Bob” is written entirely in palindromes (including the title). It was written in 2002 (a palindrome) and the nonsensical lyrics inspired him to make it a Bob Dylan parody.