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TIL that those oxygen masks that come down inside airplanes are connected to individual “chemical oxygen generators” rather than a supply of oxygen gas

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XEwX8 TIL In 1974, China's Chairman Hua walked into a Middle School in Beijing to participate in a parents' meeting. After he was recognized by the parents, he smilingly refused to be seated on the dais, preferring a chair among the parents instead, making a humble impression before making a moving speech
Z8lpQ TIL that the NASA - Space Shuttle Endeavour is named after the first ship commanded by 18th century British explorer James Cook.
wL0gY TIL that Qatar is 25% female
ePXb TIL that as the Titanic sank, someone unlocked the kennels holding all the passengers’ pet dogs, “leading to the surreal sight of a pack of excited dogs racing up and down the slanting deck as the ship went down.”
DQg8p TIL that there is an Indian metal ban called Bloodywood, and that when they went on tour they called it "Raj Against the Machine"