› added 9 years ago

113

TIL that the Soviets found that sniper duties fit women well, since good snipers are patient, careful, deliberate, can avoid hand-to-hand combat, and need higher levels of aerobic conditioning than other troops.

Read more wikipedia.org

via reddit.com

N7My6 TIL that when famed jeweler Harry Winston donated the 45-carat Hope Diamond, valued at $200 to $250 million USD, to the Smithsonian in Washington, he sent it via the Postal Service.
e0jDk TIL Clay and earth are eaten in some nations; either for pleasure or to suppress hunger. One such clay is Kaolin, which is sold at most markets in Cameroon and is often flavored with spices such as black pepper and cardamom. Consumption is greatest among women, especially during pregnancy.
ev7g TIL earthquake activity in Oklahoma increased from 2 a year to twice-daily over five years and scientists believe it’s because of human activity
Kjg4 TIL Select Mac computers from 1992-96 were sold with free, live technical support via a dedicated telephone number “for as long as you own your Apple product.” The company attempted to end the service, but was ordered to keep it due to a class-action lawsuit. The number still works (1-800-SOS-APPL).
OoDx7 TIL about the surviving 2nd century Roman novel A True Story written by Lucian of Samosata. It is regarded as one of the first ever works of science fiction ever written and it features explorers flying to the moon, first contact with aliens, an interstellar war and the discovery of a new continent.