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TIL tunnels are one of the safest places to be during earthquakes since they move with the soil, while structures above ground sway back and forth.

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a8AlM TIL: Rob Zombie directly attributes the success of White Zombie to being on Beavis & Butthead
We5N TIL that Superman was originally incapable of flying in the 1940s; hence the phrase “Able to LEAP tall buildings in a single bound.” The animators of Superman’s first cartoon thought it looked silly, so they requested, and were granted, permission to give him the ability of flight.
loY6N TIL That the most western battle fought in the American Civil War took place at Picacho Pass Arizona (50 miles NW of Tuscon).
Opye TIL: Massachusetts General was the first hospital in the world to use anesthetics. “Ether Day,” the anniversary of that event is still celebrated 170 plus years later by its doctors and staff annually on October 16th.
5YgWn TIL that Saint Lawrence became known as the patron saint of cooks, because he was grilled alive.