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TIL There is an operating system that fits on a floppy disk, and is still being developed for fun

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YdVA TIL in 2009, scientists in Iceland unexpectedly drilled into a magma chamber 2.1 km below ground, creating the world’s first magma enhanced geothermal energy source capable of powering 80,000 homes.
WkNGY TIL Richard Harris was so drunk through the 1970s that he forgot he owned a Rolls Royce. It sat in a New York garage for 25 years before he found an old photo of himself with it and his accountant confirmed it was still there running up $90k in garage storage costs.
x6N95 TIL that up to the early 20th century, young boys in the Western world wore dresses. The first time they were allowed to put on trousers was considered a rite of passage.
gMOJL TIL the 1994 LA Marathon was won by a 'Rabbit' (pace setter) who was so far ahead he just kept running instead of dropping out as planned.
Eg9BX TIL "OK" is an acronym for "Oll Korrect," a purposeful misspelling of "All Correct," as a joke in 1800s newspapers.