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TIL that it is a common misconception that one must wait 24 hours to file a missing persons report. Law enforcement agencies often stress that the case should be reported as early as possible

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0wXdv TIL Air Marshall Sir David Grahame Donald fell out of his Sopwith Camel at 6000 feet as he was attempting to fly in a loop. He free fell for 2000 feet before his plane, continuing the loop, happened to cross below him. He grabbed onto the plane and landed it.
A4D4 TIL the first female civilian pilot from Afghanistan is flying around the world to raise awareness for STEM programs. She had already visited Egypt, Mumbai, and Afghanistan where she was awarded the title Ambassador of Peace.
VGN0 TIL When a skull was found in a peat marsh in Cheshire, police questioned Peter Reyn-Bardt about it in connection to his missing wife and he confessed to her murder. The skull was radiocarbon dated and found to be almost 2000 years old. Peter was convicted based on his confession.
yVkQa TIL that the record for most Academy Awards won by a single person belongs to Walt Disney at 22 awards won out of a staggering 59 nominations
MjAB TIL a second is called a second because it is the second division of the hour by 60, the first being a minute.