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TIL Why Planes Aren’t Flying Any Faster—and Won’t Any Time Soon

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45P6 TIL in South Africa it’s acceptable to defend against car jackings with deadly force. Which has resulted in some horrific inventions, like this under-car mounted flame thrower.
4k06o TIL that sleighs driven on Ontario Canada highways must by law have a minimum of two bells, the fine for breaking this law is $5.
XEEOX TIL that Florida lets you stay on your parents insurance until you are 30 as long as you are living with them (or a student), unmarried, and have no dependents of your own. Only six other states (IL, NJ, NY, PA, SD & WI) allow something like this.
a8Jlo TIL Electronic Arts tried to launch a NBA video game in 2010, but the demo was so glitchy that they canceled the completed game. They were projected to lose up to $60 million due to the failure.
P5ZV TIL that Napoleon was taller than both Lenin and Stalin