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TIL the transmission of power via ropes and pulleys is more efficient than transmission by electricity up to a distance of several miles.

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LkKYr TIL: Ustad, or T-24, a wild tiger labelled a man-eater for supposedly killing four men in nine years. Due to his aggressive nature, attributed to multiple sedations for medical concerns, he was placed in captivity to the dismay of many. He is the only tiger ever featured on India Today's cover.
4XJaR TIL that Vandenberg AFB had been modified to launch shuttle missions into polar orbit, however the Challenger disaster ended up putting an end to those plans.
eRNb TIL that Whole Foods has a salary cap for its executives. They are only allowed to earn 19 times what the average employees is paid.
N7Jo6 TIL despite Christians making up only 1.5% of the population of Japan, the majority of Japanese people are married in a Christian ceremony. By contrast, the traditional Shinto ceremony makes up only 1 in 6 Japanese weddings.
N7pyE TIL Kit Harrington showed up to his "Game of Thrones" audition with a black eye after getting into a fight at McDonald's the night before. His performance was so good the casting director didn't even notice.