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TIL: 44 US states have libraries with 4.5" telescopes to loan out for free

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g8n9 TIL Julian Lennon (John Lennon’s son) didn’t find out Hey Jude was written for him until 20 years later
wLKy7 TIL astronaut Gus Grissom named the Gemini 3 Molly Brown, in the hope that it wouldn't sink after splashdown. NASA didn't like it and asked him to change the name, to which he replied, "How about the Titanic?" NASA relented, but this was the last time astronauts were allowed to name their capsule.
awL5A TIL Myka Stauffer is the worst mom on youtube (rehomes adopted child)
gOL9 TIL There is a mushroom that grows in the wild that tastes nearly identical to chicken/fried chicken.
ADAvd TIL (In Australia) Coins are only considered legal tender up to a limit. That is $5 in any combination of silver (50c, 20c, 10c and 5c), $10 in $1 coins and $20 in $2 coins. So $35 with 120 coins is the most annoying way you can demand to pay for something (10x$2, 10x$1 and 100x5c).