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TIL: Tiffany re-recorded "I Think We're Alone Now" in 2019.

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YpdAA TIL that in 1979 Porsche 935 Turbo racecar acted as the slipstream car for an attempt on the bicycle speed record, with 240km/h (149mph) the target.
NXGW1 TIL in 1948, 76 Beavers in Idaho were airlifted by parachutes to relocate them in a government program called "Beaver Drop", due to complaints of public nuisance - despite their dams contributing to multiple natural benefits. The estimated value of a beaver's work was $300 ($5800 in 2021).
X0ovj TIL-What is better for the environment between EVs and hydrogen fuel cells?
78dQM TIL that after the success of NWA, the Bloods & Crips formed their own eponymous rap group. Auditions were held with real gang members, who were envious of NWA's success in popularizing "gangsta rap". The gangs ended their collaboration after releasing two albums.
Zp94D TIL Sheriff Jordan, the leader of the posse that killed Bonnie & Clyde, attempted to keep the stolen car in which they were ambushed and shot to death. The car's legal owner sued the Sheriff for possession of the car then drove it to Shreveport, still covered with blood & human tissue.