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TIL that LASIK eye surgery uses the same algorithm NASA created to dock space shuttles in order to properly align the laser to the eye.

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Z9o4 TIL Rage Against The Machine’s self titled debut album was recorded with the highest standards and is used by audiophile publications to test hi-fi equipment.
1j0P TIL Tostitos made a promotional bag for the Superbowl that had sensors to detect alcohol on a person’s breath. If alcohol was detected the bag gave a 10% discount for Uber, and also had a NFC tag to call the driver.
ANNjB TIL: The Jacob Diamond, estimated to be worth £100 million (2008), was used as a paperweight for a long time until the diamond's true value was realized
KApJ TIL that 112 is an international mobile (cell) phone emergency number that redirects you to the local emergency services.
VMP0Z TIL the band UB40 is named after Unemployment Benefit, Form 40 - a form issued to people claiming unemployment benefits. The name was suggested by a friend of the band because all the members were unemployed.