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TIL that some early Chinese munitions consisted of black powder in a bamboo tube along with a live rat. When fired toward the enemy, the flaming rats created great psychological ramifications—scaring enemy soldiers away and causing cavalry units to go wild

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4kNna TIL that the shortest war in history was in 1896 between Britain and Zanzibar. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
KnyE TIL that on August 25, 1967, George Lincoln Rockwell, founder of the American Nazi Party, was shot and killed in Arlington, VA. Hearing of his son’s death, Rockwell’s father said: “I am not surprised at all. I’ve expected it for quite some time.”
a8MdJ TIL about Walter F. White, an NAACP leader for over 25 years who passed as white, infiltrated lynching rings, and architected Brown v. Board of Education. Despite controversy surrounding his methods, his work exposed injustices and advanced civil rights.
mxP4v TIL that bamboo is the fastest growing plant, with certain species growing up to 35 inches per day
5Qgp TIL, that there is a Marvel Character called Asbestos Lady, she robbed banks with her accomplises,who (like her) all wore asbestos lined clothing. She later died of cancer.