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TIL Harvard’s endowment Is bigger than the economies of half of the nations in the world

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yVkEe TIL during bubonic plague outbreaks, European physicians wore beak-like masks filled with perfumes, herbs, and spices, creating the iconic plague doctor costume. The outfit included a long coat, gloves, hat, and mask, and was worn by a few doctors treating plague patients in the early modern era.
7bmr TIL an airline pilot ordered 30 pizzas for his passengers, after finding out they would be delayed 2 hours for weather. The pizzas were delivered within 30 minutes by Domino’s and were cleared by security and sent directly to the plane in an official airport vehicle.
d8JEd TIL Greek men have the biggest balls
VBwvG TIL Redfoo’s solo album, "Party Rock Mansion" sold only 144 copies on its debut in Australia.
W7GvB TIL radiosondes are launched by balloon twice each day around the world, at the exact same time, to track the jet stream. When they come down, if you find one, you can keep it.