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TIL Asperger’s syndrome used to be called “autistic psychopathy”

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oBwKL TIL in 2018 NASA scientists have devised a set of new, modern constellations. These include the Hulk, Godzilla, TARDIS, Mjolnir and the U.S.S. Enterprise.
GAAEg TIL: The phrase “burning the candle at both ends” is in reference to Rushlights, cheaper versions of candles made out of grass dipped in animal fat. Burning both ends meant you were wasteful.
jNklX TIL the amount of arable land (land that crops can grow on) per person on the planet is .19 hectacres, less then half a football field (excluding endzone).
VMnJZ TIL The "glass" on your iPhone lens cover is not actually glass. It's pure sapphire which is crystallised aluminium oxide. Which is much more resistant to scratches than glass.
VLnB TIL 10/12 members of the gold-medal winning basketball team at the 2000 paralympics revealed to have no disability.