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TIL that bumblebees are capable of flying at altitudes higher than Mt. Everest. Two bees were able to fly at simulated altitudes of 29,525 feet inside a plexiglass chamber. The plexiglass kept breaking before the bees stopped flying.

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ADPPl TIL In 1850, California law made it legal for towns to pay bounties for Indian scalps. Shasta City offered $5 for every Indian head brought to city hall, expenses reimbursed by the state treasury. There were 150,000 Indians in California before the 49ers, by 1870 less than 30,000.
XEZ66 TIL of Stephen Blumberg, a book thief who stole more than 23,600 books worth $5.3 million. He took them from more than 268 universities and museums. It was the largest book theft in the states, and Blumberg has been recognised as the most successful book thief in US history.
69o8w TIL Telephobia is the fear of making or receiving phone calls, which can impact personal and professional life. The article provides 7 tips to overcome this anxiety, including cognitive behavioral therapy and practice.
V5Zk TIL the donating public, not big foundations or corporations, is responsible for roughly 90% of all donations in the US
8eyQb TIL the Colony of Sacramaneto, in Uruguay, switched hands between Spain and Portugal 7 times in less than 100 years.