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TIL in 2012 there more deaths in active military due to suicide than war death

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WWbB TIL of “project sound” A car suspension system by Bose. Over-engineered to the point of being deemed unviable commercially, it outperformed everything on the market.
e0oEg TIL Some of the first aerial photographs of Earth were taken by pigeons - the drones of the 20th century. A technique invented in 1907 by Nebronner in Germany, they were used in both world wars and later by the CIA
Qa1E TIL that it is mathematically possible to turn a sphere inside out without creating any creases. The proof for this was developed by Bernard Morin; a blind mathematician.
QJyAX TIL a study found applying Petroleum Jelly to a newborn for the first six to eight months of life was enough to drastically cut the risk of them developing eczema. They believe it may even ease the development of food allergies in certain instances.
jjnv TIL Humans can overdose and die from chocolate in the same way cats and dogs can