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TIL USSR’s first long-range bomber, the Tu-4, was such an exact copy of a confiscated American B-29 that it even featured a repair patch on its fuselage where the original plane had been damaged.

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XEQA8 TIL denied any art materials, imprisoned artist Ibrahim el-Salahi would secretly tear bags into many pieces and sketch out ideas for huge paintings. He would also secretly sketch and bury small drawings into the sand to maintain his ideas.
5MNr TIL in 1897 Indiana tried to change the value of Pi to 3.2 via legislation
PZOE TIL Stephen King never cashed the $5000 check he received for the rights of turning Shawshank Redemption into a movie. Instead, years after the movie came out, he framed the check and gave it back to Mr. Darabont with a note: “In case you ever need bail money. Love, Steve”
9YPm7 TIL that Sweden tries to ward off Russian submarines from violating its maritime borders by lowering a neon sign depicting a thrusting 'gay' sailor underwater. The sign also sends a message in Morse code which says, "this way if you are gay".
Ome4 TIL that once you become President of the United States of America you can no longer drive on public roads