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TIL The ampersand (&) was once the 27th letter of the alphabet.

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QJ11L TIL about the Nazino Tragedy where 6,000 people were deported from the Soviet Union to an island where there was no food, shelter, or water. Within 13 weeks, over 4,000 died or disappeared and signs of cannibalism was present on some of the bodies.
E1yVd TIL That at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862, many of the soldiers were found to have wounds glowing blue and were healing faster than others. They called it Angel Glow. 140 years later 2 teens discovered the cause, a bioluminescent bacterium called Photorhabadus luminesens which inhibits pathogens
P1gvn TIL Tatra T3 is most widely produced tram in the world with over 14,000 cars produced.
woLxo TIL about the Horse, Sergeant Reckless. A Horse who served with the marines in Korea. She was able to haul ammunition by herself without a handler, would seek a bunker or lay down when under fire and received two purple hearts as well as other medals for her service in the Korean war.
b94YE TIL nearly 6% of Americans are millionaires. Many live near what have been called ‘wealth-building engines,’ places that have technology, finance and defense. Not one area in the middle of the country make the list.