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TIL there is a 1 in 2600 chance that Earth will be hit by a 1.3km asteroid in the year 2880. It would be devastating to human civilisation.

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8aVMa TIL of William Colepaugh, who upon being discharged from the US naval reserve defected to Nazi Germany in 1944. Trained as a spy, he was landed ashore at Gulf of Maine by an U boat. He voluntarily surrendered after partying with the money meant for espionage activities.
VBB80 TIL that despite being known as a singer more than a guitarist, The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas actually wrote all the guitar parts for the band's first two albums.
wlr8 TIL that Gene Cernan promised his daughter that he’d write her initials on the moon. He did and they will be there for tens of thousands of years
a8AxN TIL sully landed the miracle on the Hudson plane purposely near boats to facilitate rescue. The boats arrived within minutes to rescue passengers.
rR6J0 TIL most adults with autism spectrum disorder are unaware they have it until tested. Being diagnosed can lead to treatment and becoming a more socially comfortable person.