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TIL two families escaped East Germany in a home made hot air balloon

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nWyob TIL about the Darien scheme - an attempted Scottish colony that lost nearly a quarter of their wealth, playing a large role in the joining Great Britain in the Acts of Union 1707
a8W6o TIL that Tachometer refers to the dial measuring rpm in English speaking countries. In my country, Slovakia, it refers to the speedometer.
Brxb TIL: This little blue berry is the shiniest living organism on Earth
6g8m TIL that Vincent van Gogh painted “Starry Night” from his room at Saint-Paul Asylum, where he self committed himself for mental illness.
0d8v1 TIL the Olympics held competitions in the fine arts from 1912 to 1948. Medals were given for literature, architecture, sculpture, painting, & music. The art created was required to be Olympic-themed.