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TIL that voice activated locks that promised to only open if the correct person spoke the correct password into a microphone have been around since 1908

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OGnB6 TIL in the 1930 elections, Republicans won a majority in the US House of Representatives by 2 seats. But before Congress convened, 14 Representatives-elect died. Democrats then won several subsequent special elections, and took control of the chamber.
ne8G9 TIL: You are less likely to die during an economic depression. This is mostly attributed to cleaner air, reduced traffic, and fewer dollars spent on vices like tobacco and alcohol.
PYE5e TIL Airlines all over the world are flying 10% slower than they did in 1960 to save on fuel costs
X0pDD TIL The "Pinch" in Ocean's 11 is real, not theoretical device called a "Explosively pumped flux compression generator"
LQgDm TIL the White House acknowledges 11 hauntings throughout the building including Thomas Jefferson playing the violin and President Tyler proposing to his wife.