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TIL that the flag of Saudi Arabia is never flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning, as lowering it is considered blasphemous.

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oRBgK TIL that 1996's movie "Twister" was rated PG-13 for "intense depiction of very bad weather".
1avjW TIL that Frank Abagnale Jr. , once used a security guard disguise , bought at a local costume shop , to be able to label a box at an airport which money was being transfered to daily, with a sign stating: "Out of service, Place deposits with security guard on duty", which suprisingly worked.
QJrJp TIL about Hemicorporectomy. The amputation of the entire lower body, including the pelvis, the genitals, the anus, the urinary system and rectum.
9Y1Ym TIL The Baby Boomer Generation is also known as the "Me Generation"
WkLn4 TIL: UPS uses route optimization software to save nearly $100,000,000 a year in fuel costs, mostly by eliminating left turns whenever possible.