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TIL The end of slavery led to starvation and death for millions of black Americans

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8aKO4 TIL of The Essex, an American ship which was attacked by a sperm whale in 1820. The 20-man crew set out in the surviving life boats for several months, resorting to drawing lots to decide who would be sacrificed and consumed. 8 men survived. The story was the inspiration for the novel 'Moby Dick'.
4Om6 TIL that houseflies buzz in the key of F.
69X8J TIL that the French Revolution, and with it our liberal-democratic basic order, came about as a result of a investment bubble that burst in the 18th century.
Qyk9 TIL that Houston airport received many complaints about baggage wait times. In response, they moved baggage claim further away so the walk was longer than the wait. The number of complaints dropped.
wLo5M TIL Germany's digital infrastructure only has a 59% 4G coverage. That is less than any Eastern European country's and way less than the US (87%). This despite being one of Europe's wealthiest countries and a hub of innovation, industry and commerce.