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TIL after two thirds of its employees died on 9/11, Cantor Fitzgerald started a relief fund where 100% of every dollar donated goes to victims of disasters, raising $180 million so far. Each year on 9/11, the fund donates 100% of the day’s revenue to charity, raising $89 million since the tragedy.

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MJm7 TIL during The Battle of Shiloh in the Civil war, many of the soldiers’ wounds glowed. Those with these glowing wounds healed faster, and thus the wounds were dubbed the “Angel’s Glow”.
a807L TIL The speed record for unpowered RC gliders is 548 miles per hour (882 km/hr) using the dynamic soaring techniques (repeatedly crossing between air masses of differing velocities) pioneered by the albatross.
nWLG9 TIL scientists uncovered “obelisks,” strange RNA entities hiding in 50% of human saliva, widespread yet undetected until 2024. These rod-shaped structures produce unknown proteins, survive 300+ days in humans, and defy life’s classifications. Their origins and purpose remain a mystery.
5YBxp The inside of a banana peel is a great all-natural shoe shiner.
b6O6j TIL The Peace Arch Park lies between the U.S. and Canadian border crossings north of Seattle. During the COVID lockdowns couples could meet at the park to be together. It was the site of many lockdown weddings. Newlyweds had to return to their own country after.