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TIL that K2 has no local name: the British Great Trigonometrical Survey of India tried to use local names for mountains where possible, but discovered that K2 was so isolated that no one had a name for it

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VOJQ TIL Vanmoof 10 is world’s first intelligent commuter bike.The Smart Bike is operated by a 250 Watt Electric Motor on the front hub and has a wide range of 30 to 60 kilometers based on the riding conditions.
696P8 TIL the Death Star trench run was modeled after a real world event: The Dambusters Raid
KOvB9 TIL that potatoes and onions shouldn't be stored together because onions emit ethylene gas that spoils potatoes.
P1aDw TIL that filmmaker Preston Sturges died of a heart attack in the middle of writing his autobiography. He had planned to title his autobiography "The Events Leading Up to My Death".
D1rwD TIL A nudity drinking trivia video game called "The Guy Game" was released in 2004 on Xbox and PS2 and was subsequently immedietely banned once released due to featuring an underage girl.