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TIL that in Mexico, the term "Cinco de Mayo" isn't commonly used. Instead, Mexicans call it "La Batalla de Puebla," commemorating the 1862 battle against French forces. While the U.S. has large celebrations, it's a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, mostly observed in the state of Puebla.

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LkWDd TIL in World War II, a few engineers wanted to reinforce the (returned) fighter planes where most of the bullet holes were. Mr. Abraham Wald then said: Let's reinforce them where no bullet holes are instead - because apparently, airplanes hit in these spots did NOT return.
W7GXX TIL Performance outdoor clothing leach PFAS forever chemicals 😔
n64G TIL Sylvester Stallone was paid a mere $60,000 to do Cop Land in 1997. It is said that he did the film to play a serious role and escape his action hero type cast.
WQv8 TIL that in 1999, US forces bombed a Chinese embassy, killing 3 ambassadors and injuring 20. The incident was blamed on outdated maps. China never accepted the US explanation, and it was later revealed that the CIA actually had accurate maps.
kJ8Ed TIL Brussels not only have free public transport, they have a bus called "Not The 48" which takes you to a mystery location if you're feeling a bit down or you just don't have anything to do that day.