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TIL when the National Weather Service states that there is a 30 percent chance of rain, they are not stating that there is a 30 percent chance that it will rain. They are stating that 30 percent of the forecast area will be affected by measurable precipitation.

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MBMW TIL the during the filming of the Great Escape’s famous motorcycle chase, Steve McQueen not only did most of his own motorcycle stunts, but also did it as one of the nazis chasing his character. Thus, thru the power of editing, Steve McQueen is actually chasing himself.
0dQP5 TIL about Biofouling, the accumulation of organisms (such as barnacles) where they are not wanted (such as on ship hulls) that causes degradation to the primary purpose of the item. Biofouling can require up to 40% more fuel to compensate for increased drag and reduced speeds.
PYOen TIL that honey does not spoil. You could still eat honey that is thousands of years old.
RDj1 TIL that the Aryan (the group who conquered the Indus River Valley civilization, which was the most advanced civilization of it’s time) word for war has nothing to do with nationalism or pride or glory, it simply means “a desire for more cows”.
694MY TIL after Tony Hawk complained about how bad the prototype skateboard emoji looked, he was invited to help redesign it