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TIL that many of the core systems of the New York Transit system are nearly 100 years old. Vacuum tubes, cloth lines, and antiquated switch panels run one of the biggest subway systems in America.

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x64Bo TIL about the 1875 Dublin whiskey fire, where a river of whiskey flowed through the streets, leading to 13 deaths from alcohol poisoning instead of burns or smoke inhalation.
Zl8v TIL “Brasil” not only refers to a country, but also a mythical island west of Ireland said to be cloaked in mist for all but one day every seven years.
loO5A TIL many pioneers of breakdancing credit their exposure to Kung Fu from watching Bruce Lee movies, which were popular among African American audiences, with having a large influence on the improvised acrobatics and dance battles that are often associated with the dance style
eENL TIL that a man named William Morgan was rejected from the Freemasons in the 1800s. In retaliation he planned to publish a book revealing their secrets. He disappeared and was never seen or heard from again.
Qamp TIL that the State of Kansas is literally flatter than a pancake.