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TIL Hawaii has gained over 1,000 acres of land due to the continuous eruption of the Kilauea volcano

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YpA7v TIL about the Living National Treasures of Japan - individuals and groups certified by the government because they are masters of a traditional art or craft that is in danger of being lost. As a reward, they receive a small amount of money from the government every year.
VB6km TIL In 2019 a Japanese University student studying ninja history turned in an essay written in invisible ink. The words only became visible when the paper was heated over a gas stove. Her professor without even revealing the whole essay gave her an A.
yQWQJ TIL The reason why some cops touch the back of your tailight at traffic stops is because before dashcams it was a way to leave their fingerprint on the car in case something bad happened they had proof they were there
ADng7 TIL Hazel Scott played two pianos at the same time with ease. And also, she was the first person of color to get her own national TV show. She will always be remembered for her music and breaking down racial barriers.
OEo6 TIL that China invented fireworks, but Italy gave them color. Colors are created using metallic powders. Calcium makes orange, sodium makes yellow, and barium makes green. Also, cylindrical tubes create whistling sounds, aluminum flakes make hissing noises, and flash powder makes the loud “booms.”