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TIL that Icelandic Police have only ever killed one person

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gMPvW TIL the phrase “The First World War” was used as early as 1918, by a journalist who felt it would not be the last.
nWdk9 TIL that Euler was functionally blind. In 1738, he became nearly blind in his right eye, earning the nickname "Cyclops" from Frederick II; by 1766, he lost vision in his left eye as well. Despite this, his productivity actually surged: in 1775, he wrote on average one mathematical paper per week
BPje TIL that it was an Oracle Sales Rep who stormed the cockpit of flight 93 with his last words “Let’s Roll”
rRLnd TIL of Turner D. Century, a Marvel villain motivated by a hatred of post-WW1 social changes. His gadgets include a flame-throwing umbrella, a flying tandem bicycle, and a "time horn" that induces unconciousness in those under the age of 65. He was killed after only three appearances.
VBMw8 TIL the cult 1960s animated TV show Roger Ramjet made history as the first animated series to ever be given a home video release, when it was released in 1972 on the short-lived "Cartrivision" format.