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TIL the US once accidentally dropped two nuclear bombs on North Carolina, and one nearly detonated. The only thing that prevented a nuclear disaster was a single low-voltage safety switch.

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X0e8j TIL that the anonymous executioner of King Charles I of England, did not proclaim the usual “behold the head of a traitor” line. It is thought that this was because of their fear that someone would recognise their voice.
M7J7b TIL Fecal smearing, or scatolia, occurs most frequently among individuals with developmental delays or post-traumatic stress. Psychological reasons include a sense of ownership over one’s actions and ritual that provides comfort
R7jQ TIL Waylon Jennings gave up his seat on the plane that crashed and killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valenas and J.P. Richardson. He jokingly told Holly before the flight “I hope your ol’ plane crashes”
GAYAE TIL - Bananas are curved because they are negatively geotropic; they curve upwards to break through the banana leaf canopy to reach sunlight!
mxg8v TIL According to a poll from 2019, Americans are among the most stressed-out people in the world.