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TIL 9/11 killed the bizarre Forrest Gump sequel

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aydA TIL That for every dollar spent on NASA there is an average 7 to 14 dollar ROI for other economies and industries due to innovations
wLQNE TIL While crime in Antarctica is relatively rare, prevalent Alcoholism has led to fights and indecent exposure. Other crimes include illicit drug use, torturing and killing wildlife, racing motorbikes through environmentally sensitive areas, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, and arson
5YgX8 TIL: About the Trojan Room coffee pot at the University of Cambridge which is said to be the inspiration for the first webcam. In 1991 it put a live picture of the office coffee pot on peoples desktops pc’s of the local office LAN so people wouldn’t make a wasted trip.
awPxb TIL Crows don't forget a face — and they hold grudges. Not only that, they tell their family about it.
GAynN TIL that the first known vending machine was created in ancient Egypt by Hero of Alexandria and dispensed holy water after inserting a coin.