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TIL that New York City actually has very few alleys, and one alley in particular is constantly reused for movies.

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Y8N7 TIL in Russia many doctors “treat” alcoholism by surgically implanting a small capsule into their patients. The capsules react so severely with alcohol that once the patient touches a single drop, they instantly acquire an excruciating illness of similar intensity to acute heroin withdrawal
woxQ1 TIL about “Snotbot,” a drone used by scientists to fly through whale exhalation plumes to gather information about whale health and ecology, DNA, stress and pregnancy hormones, microbiomes, etc.
Br4lK TIL There are 7 different types of English surname, originally based either on personal characteristics, location, occupation, estate, patronage, or ancestry.
LkpEv TIL that despite decades of deforestation, the Earth is getting greener
6JaZ TIL two tools aboard both the Spirit and Opportunity rovers, designed to grind rocks for examination, are made of recycled aluminum from the World Trade Center, recovered after 9/11. Honeybee Robotics, whom constructed the tools, were located in Lower Manhattan, just a mile away from ground zero.