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TIL John Von Neumann worked on the first atomic bomb and the first computer, came up with the formulas for quantum mechanics, described genetic self-replication before the discovery of DNA, and founded the field of game theory, among other things. He has often been called the smartest man ever.

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WkyaN TIL in 2010, shortly after alcoholic energy drinks were introduced, concerns arose that the "energy" component of these beverages masked the feeling of intoxication, leading people to drink more than they realized. Pressure from the FDA resulted in alcoholic energy drinks being essentially banned.
6ENLZ TIL: A man in India developed low cost sanitary pads for the rural women because they were so expensive. The purpose of his feat was to prevent his wife from using dirty clothes. His name is Arunachalam Muruganantham and Bollywood recently made a movie called "Padman" inspired by his story.
k61W TIL that the Kong dog toy is based on part of a Volkswagen bus suspension that the creator’s German Shepherds loved to play with
rR7WM TIL of the Antarctic Snow Cruiser, a 55 foot, 37 ton vehicle used in a 1939 Antarctic expedition. Its smooth tires were ill suited for the deep snow but the crew discovered that traction was increased by driving in reverse. They proceeded to complete a 92 mile trek, completely in reverse.
N7BZb TIL that a party boat carrying about sixty men and women once capsized in Texas after all the passengers rushed over to one side of the boat when the boat passed a nude beach.