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pYm4G TIL that there used to be a government agency in the United States whose only responsibility was tasting imported tea
N7WaN TIL that a US Army helicopter mechanic, upset he couldn't be a pilot, stole a Huey chopper & flew around DC. When he returned to the White House a 2nd time, Secrete Service fired over 300 rounds. Hit 5 times, Pvt Preston landed & was tackled trying to gain entry. He spent just 8 months in prison.
6E5ZQ TIL Mexico City is 7200 feet above sea level which had a major affect on athletes in the 1968 Olympic games
8OMG TIL that on his way to Egypt, Napoleon conquered Malta where he spent 6 days. During these days he abolished the nobility, freed the slaves, granted freedom of speech, gave Jews religious freedom, abolished the inquisition and introduced scientific subjects to the University of Malta
9YV9X TIL of Francis Tsai, an artist who did work for Marvel, and was later diagnosed with ALS. When the disease paralyzed his arms, he learned to draw using his right foot on an iPhone. When he was no longer able to use his feet, he used eye-gaze technology in order to keep drawing.