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TIL anyone aged 16 or older can use the Library of Congress

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NX8GE TIL US Air Traffic Control towers are generally not considered "buildings" because they do not meet the criteria. This is mainly because a significant portion of their height is not occupied space (<50%) and fall under the category of "telecommunications/observation tower."
PZeZ TIL that just 7 days into the filming of Straight Outta Compton, there was a drive by shooting on set after gang signs were flashed to a passing vehicle. A nearby civilian was shot.
Yp0vP TIL that researchers showed that generating positive emotions directed towards yourself and others through contemplative meditation, can improve both your emotional as well as your physical health.
797M TIL Snopes.com has an article explaining that Mr. Ed is actually not a horse but a zebra. The page is completely false. It’s meant to encourage users to use common sense even in the face trusted authority.
p5Eb TIL that the human ear can’t tell where low frequencies come from, so that is why subwoofers can be hidden in home theaters or in trunks of cars.