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TIL The fuel tanks of a Boeing 747 are in its wings. And it can carry over 50k gallons of it.

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AN9J4 TIL Judge Alex Kozinski, who ruled on the early 2000s Mattel, Inc. v. MCA Records, Inc. (Barbie Girl song) dismissed the case; concluded his ruling by saying, "The parties are advised to chill”.
1kMr TIL Mile marker 420 was removed by officials in Colorado and replaced with a 419.99 sign because the 420 was stolen so often.
nWgMb TIL that both Adams and Jefferson died on the same day, July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Wkd49 TIL Three different artificial sweeteners (saccharin, cyclamate & aspartame) were discovered as the direct result of scientists with poor hand hygiene.
QJj1p TIL A graduate sued Anglia Ruskin University over her "Mickey Mouse" degree and received a £60,000 out-of-court settlement. She claimed the university "exaggerated the prospects of a career" and sued them for false advertising. She graduated with a first in international business strategy.