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TIL since 1940 85% of those who have attempted to break the water speed record have died in the attempt

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GYad1 TIL In 1994, the first polyurethane condoms were produced, designed for people with latex allergies.
GAN0E TIL San Antonio's historic Menger Hotel, constructed in 1857 and situated on the original battle grounds of the Alamo, features a ghost tour and is said to be inhabited by over 30 different spirits. The ghost of Teddy Roosevelt is known to pass through for a drink
WkYo9 TIL from 1933 to 1974, it was generally illegal for individuals and corporations to possess gold in the United States
8DMG TIL Ulysses S. Grant’s administration was plagued with corruption and scandal due to nepotism, favoritism, and the unprecedented way he ran his cabinet resulting in Black Friday (1869) and Whiskey Ring (1875)
7rabO TIL that some rainbows have only one color and it is called a "Monochrome rainbow".