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TIL there is a large area of space that is devoid of any galaxies that has been theorized by cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton, to be the imprint of a parallel universe.

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9Ymm TIL The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the nation’s population is 314,159,265, or roughly pi times 100 million.
d8dnr TIL that Persian rugs have an imperfection by design in them, because of the belief that only Allah can make perfection
GY56j TIL a Disneyland guest attempted to pull the entire "Excalibur" sword from the stone (displayed in front of the "King Arthur Carousel") when his friend said he'd win a prize if he pulled it out. The man succeeded in breaking off the top portion of the sword.
BbBd TIL that according to researchers, “Night Owls” (people who prefer to stay up late and sleep in) tend to be more extravagant, impulsive, and novelty-seeking. They also tend to be more likely to develop addictive behaviors, mental disorders, and antisocial tendencies.
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