TIL about the TRAPPIST-1 Star System ( en.wikipedia.org )
(it's not a solar system because Sol is our star, specifically; we're the only Solar system)...
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TIL about Roko's Basilisk, a thought experiment considered by some to be an "information hazard" - a concept or idea that can cause you harm by you simply knowing/understanding it ( en.wikipedia.org )
Roko's basilisk is a thought experiment which states that an otherwise benevolent artificial superintelligence (AI) in the future would be incentivized to create a virtual reality simulation to torture anyone who knew of its potential existence but did not directly contribute to its advancement or development, in order to...
Country Captain (dish) ( en.wikipedia.org )
I made this tonight, and it was delicious. Mod endorsed.
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Wikipedia: 97% of all articles lead to Philosophy ( en.wikipedia.org )
Following the first link in the main text of an English Wikipedia article, and then repeating the process for subsequent articles, usually leads to the Philosophy article.
Balanced lethal systems ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Mall goth ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Hornito ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Silvopasture ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Rai stones ("Yapese stone money") ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Battle of Blair Mountain ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Solmization ( en.wikipedia.org )
"Solmization is a mnemonic system in which a distinct syllable is attributed to each note of a musical scale."
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Friendly Floatees spill ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Coffee substitute ( en.wikipedia.org )
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TIL Japan has a lower median wage than Poland ( en.wikipedia.org )
Author: /u/PatatasFritasBravas...
Mechanical Turk ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Blood rain ( en.wikipedia.org )
Whale fall ( en.wikipedia.org )
A whale fall occurs when the carcass of a whale has fallen onto the ocean floor, typically at a depth greater than 1,000 m (3,300 ft), putting them in the bathyal or abyssal zones. On the sea floor, these carcasses can create complex localized ecosystems that supply sustenance to deep-sea organisms for decades.
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Solarigraphy ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Skatole ( en.wikipedia.org )
"Skatole or 3-methylindole is an organic compound belonging to the indole family. It occurs naturally in the feces of mammals and birds and is the primary contributor to fecal odor. In low concentrations, it has a flowery smell and is found in several flowers and essential oils"
HLI: Deutschland = Leuteland ( en.wikipedia.org ) German
Das "Deutsch" in Deutschland steht für "Leute" oder "Land der Leute"....
Jeju oreum ( en.wikipedia.org )
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East Germany balloon escape ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Gonzo journalism ( en.wikipedia.org )
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Pork roll ( en.wikipedia.org )
Depending on your geography, you might feel very strongly that this is called Taylor ham
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