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TIL people used to be afraid of operator-less elevators just like people are now afraid of driverless cars

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5LQR TIL it is suggested that staring at fire improved brain functions such as memory and problem solving in early humans
WkxwX TIL red and yellow cards in FIFA were introduced after a referee was stopped at a traffic light and thought "Yellow, take it easy; red: stop, you're off". They also helped to address the communication issues due to the various languages involved.
6EXLX TIL in Singapore, anyone of sound mind and over 21, will have their heart, lung, kidneys automatically donated if they do not opt out
d8B5Z TIL about "Operation Condor" a clandestine CIA project destined to orchestrate coups all over LatinAmerica between '68-'89, that contributed to the political instability and developmental delay that we still see today.
OyaX TIL There was a “Back to the Future” animated series that ran from 1991-1992. The show was not popular, but it featured live-action segments where Christopher Lloyd would teach viewers how to do an experiment, and Bill Nye was his assistant. The segment ultimately led to “Bill Nye the Science Guy”.