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TIL that in May 1987, 300,000 people, in celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge bridge's 50th anniversary walked across the span - flattening the normally arched roadbed, and causing some to become sick.

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MwD0 TIL that oral sex makes pregnancies safer and more successful
7rVOr TIL Mr. Miyagi was a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He was part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team historically one of the most highly decorated regiments in WW2. There is a scene where Daniel picks it up out of a box after he puts a drunk Mr. Miyagi to bed.
rRVPd TIL of the Beijing Weather Modification Office, used by the government to control the weather on demand. Examples include creating real snowfall for New Years Day and moving clouds away from the Olympic Stadium to prevent rain by firing chemicals into the sky.
QJgAk TIL the founder of Dave's Killer Bread worked at his family's bakery as a kid and having suffered from depression and addiction committed crimes that led to a fifteen year sentence. He was released early and returned to the bakery to start his company. He now runs foundation called Second Chance.
rNKjx TIL Moses Fleetwood walker is historically credited with being the first Black man to play in major league baseball in the 1884 season.