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TIL Americas first public crucifixion will take place tomorrow

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0wAkN TIL that the cleat on a tape measure is loose for a reason. Outside measurement: cleat is extended and the measurement is from the inside of the cleat. Inside measurement: cleat is collapsed and measurement taken from outside of the cleat. Travel of the cleat = thickness of the cleat.
KAZ9 TIL the FAA estimates within 15 years there will be over 20,000 drones in the U.S.- watching us from the skies.
wjaY TIL that in Auschwitz, an SS guard fell in love with a Jewish prisoner. He saved her life multiple times and in return, she testified on his behalf during his post-war trial.
ZpRg4 TIL that the official measurement of a pixel is 1/96 of an inch (0.26mm)
R5J76 TIL a tiny wireless chip implanted in the back of the eye, combined with special glasses, can restore some vision in people with macular degeneration