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TIL cultural baggage may cause plane crashes and mountain climbing disasters. In a study of 5,000 Himalayan expeditions, scientists found that Chinese alpinists, for instance, were more likely to die on the mountain than Austrians.

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MZJW TIL that during a critical moment in the Apollo 13 mission the Soviet Union discontinued radio transmissions in the frequency bands used by Apollo to prevent radio interference
YokA TIL in India, where most marriages are arranged by parents with the couples vetted on the basis of caste, complexion, horoscope, there is a Guardian Angels-style vigilante group that protects young couples who fall in love across different castes. They are called the Love Commandos.
Zpa9R TIL that emotional tears have more protein than other types of tears, making it runs slower on your cheeks to convey your emotion.
wLelJ TIL that Rob Riggle (the actor that plays Captain Jack in The Office 'Booze Cruise') is actually a Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. He retired in 2013 after 23 years of service.
EgWJV TIL both the producers & CBS felt that A Charlie Brown Christmas would fail because of its tone, pacing, music & animation. It also lacked a laugh track, which was a staple in US TV animation. However, it received high ratings & critical acclaim and went on to air during Christmas season for 56 yrs.