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TIL that in science a theory can never be “upgraded” to a law. They are entirely separate concepts.

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5YrRB TIL that there is a Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame that was formed in 2013, honoring the greatest fictional athletes of all time. Inductees include Rocky Balboa, Happy Gilmore, Mr. Miyagi, and Benjamin Franklin "Benny the Jet" Rodriguez.
e0nG4 TIL On the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, everyday for about two hours before sunset hundreds of Tuvaluans, young and old, meet on the international airport runway to just hang out
wLYDM TIL: Cards Against Humanity created a knock off pringles called prongles
LkdlP TIL the alpaca was selectively bred from the vicuna to accentuate its naturally finer wool. Alpacas were a central part of Incan culture but were almost exterminated to make room for European domestic animals. The highland inhabitants saved the species by moving their herds to higher elevation.
R50Q TIL that U.S. paper currency can be picked up with a strong magnet.