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TIL that the FBI once ran a child pornography site in an attempt to identify pedophiles

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kJ4Xe TIL that in 1957 the US launched Project Pluto, a plan to design and build a "doomsday" cruise missile (SLAM) that would be nuclear powered and carry multiple hydrogen bombs, spreading radiation along its path from the engine. It was loud enough to kill people in its path with sound.
Z8wd4 TIL that Sleep loss causes social withdrawal and loneliness
pYaQe TIL that cows form strong bonds and can become stressed when separated from their best friend 🥺
P7Xn TIL there’s a ‘spider-tailed’ viper thats tail mimics the appearance and movement of a spider in order to lure prey.
e0yjk TIL that the Doors' drummer John Densmore vetoed an offer by Cadillac of $15 million to use "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" for advertisement, citing lead singer Jim Morrison's historic and vehement opposition to licensing the Doors' music