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TIL Canada prohibits aircraft from flying faster than Mach 1, but made an exception in 2003 for a Concorde’s final fight, from NYC to Seattle. It set a new speed record of 3 hours, 55 minutes, and 2 seconds.

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XENb6 TIL that Münchausen syndrome, where a person pretends to be ill to gain attention and sympathy, is more common in men while Münchausen syndrome by proxy, where a caregiver (usually mothers) fakes or causes illness/injuries to a vulnerable person under their care, is more common in women.
7vp7 TIL that paintings done by elephants aren’t learned talents, but rather their trainers guiding their trunk with the brush using a sharp nail behind the ear.
MeGJB TIL About Lev Kpoelev, a Soviet Professor and Red Army Intrepreter, who was sentenced to 10 years of gulag for criticizing Soviet atrocities against German civilians. After released, he continued denouncing Soviet policies and was exiled to West Germany, where he continued teaching.