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TIL that farmers who called their cows by name reported 258 litre higher milk yield than those who did not

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J1nQk TIL on January 23, 1556 a massive earthquake, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, struck Shaanxi, China, killing over 850,000 people. This is the most devastating earthquake in recorded history.
Ea0W TIL that in 1980, a gambling addict who lost $750k placed a massive bomb in a Nevada casino to try and extort money. The FBI tried to defuse the bomb but failed, destroying the whole casino.
d0lQ TIL In ancient Athens, a beautiful courtesan named Phryne was put on trial for a capital crime. Her defense, in the most well-known story of the event, consisted of stripping in court and asking the (all-male) jury if they were prepared to destroy this. She was acquitted.
77mL TIL all federal agencies are required by law to purchase certain supplies (e.g. office supplies) exclusively from companies employing only the blind or severely disabled.
a8D7M TIL that some elevators have undo commands if you press the wrong button