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TIL the King of Jordan appeared in Star Trek.

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Kkd9 TIL Alnwick Garden, in Northern England, is considered the most deadly garden on earth and is a tourist attraction. Over 100 toxic plants are on walk through display, including species that can cause guests to fall unconsciousness from toxic fumes.
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9w6e6 TIL Motorola invented the car radio, and the company’s name comes from this “Motorized Victrola”
9Y1pQ TIL that earwigs have wings.
M7L8b TIL in order to reduce drag at transonic speeds, NASA and airliners have begun experimenting with very high aspect wings (like those found on gliders) using braces stabilize them and save weight.