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TIL Orville Wright lived until 1948, and his last flight was in a Lockheed Constellation. He witnessed the creation of the first rocket and jet propulsion.

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QJ97e TIL Dudeism is a recognized religion that was inspired by the film "the Big Lebowski". Dudeist priests are allowed to officiate weddings in some US states after an online certificate is obtained. The religion follows a "Take It Easy Manifesto". (Adult language is used on the site)
nYdW TIL Puerto Rico is solving its iguana problem by putting the meat on menus (and they call it the chicken of the trees!)
gex9 TIL Carolina Panthers tackle Mike Remmers loved “The Blind Side”, the movie based on Michael Oher’s life. Remmers loved it so much that he chose to wear #74, Michael Oher’s number, and refused to give it up when the real Michael Oher joined his team. Michael Oher now wears #73.
BErD TIL of Sheriff Buford Pusser. This 6'6" tank of a human waged a one-man war on moonshining, prostitution, gambling, and other vices in MI, surviving 7 stabbings and 8 shootings. He also single-handedly took vengeance on ¾ of his wife’s killers before dying in a car crash.
N6E6 TIL that a “tramp” is someone who only works when forced to, a “bum” does not work at all, and a “hobo” is a traveling worker.