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TIL that scientists predicted in 2022 there will be an Explosive Collision from Tow Merging Stars. It will cause a Bright Red Flash in Space witch will be visible from earth with naked eyes for many nights and days.

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J1Y5Q TIL about Jon Lech Johansen, a self-trained software engineer who created software that decoded DVD copy protection. Johansen defended himself against computer hacking charges, arguing he didn't access anyone else's information: he owned the DVDs. He was acquitted in 2003.
nedd9 TIL if Pluto was recognized as a planet, then there should be 4 other dwarf planets added to the planet list: Ceres, Haumea, Makemake and Eris.
GAGDJ TIL Qatar is among the top foreign funder of American universities, donating ~$4.7 billion between 2001 and 2021
PYLxV TIL: Actor Dick Van Dike didn't know his actual birthday until he was 18. His parents lied to him about his birth date to cover up the fact that he was conceived out of wedlock.
NnB6 TIL Rabbis make approximately $140k a year with a tax exempt housing allowance