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TIL of 'elysis', a new smelting process for aluminum that releases oxygen instead of carbon dioxide. This new production process both cuts operating costs by 15% and increases production by 15%. Apple has invested $11 million in the venture behind it and is offering technical support.

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e8o6 TIL that before the final British soldiers left Manhattan in 1783, one final act of defiance was the nailing of the Union Jack flag to the top of a flagpole and greasing the pole
GKO1 TIL the movie “Ghostbusters” was inspired by actor Dan Aykroyd’s real-life interest in paranormal activity. In addition to his genuine belief in “spirits” (i.e. “ghosts”) Aykroyd is particularly enthusiastic about UFOlogy and openly admits to having had personal experiences with alien beings.
yDya TIL that Merry-Go-Rounds go clockwise while Carousels go counterclockwise.
mbo TIL that the song ‘Crabbuckit’ by k-os refers to 'crab in the bucket syndrome’, in which a group of crabs in a bucket will pull down any crab trying to escape thus ensuring their collective demise.
x61Lo TIL Male honeybees,called drones, soul purpose is to mate with the queen bee, if they get the chance to mate they die right after. Despite not really doing anything else in the matriarchal hive they are vital for survival of the species.