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TIL that in one of his comics, Punisher kills every single superhero and supervillain in the Marvel Universe including himself.

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B6Py TIL that, after the D-Day landings, the RAF modified some of the jettison fuel tanks on Spitfire planes to instead carry beer, as the troops were dismayed that all they could get in France was cider. The Spitfires then flew at 15,000 feet, ensuring the beer was chilled on arrival.
kQAd TIL Early toxicity tests of Penicillin were performed on live mice. Had the tests been run on the other animals at hand (guinea pigs), we might not be using the antibiotic today, because Penicillin is toxic to guinea pigs.
Br7ob TIL of Lisa McVey, the only girl to escape serial killer Bobby Long. She was 17 when he abducted her & she was going home to commit suicide. Long held her hostage for 26 hours. Using her wit, she managed to escape & the ordeal made her realize her desire to live. She’s now a police officer.
Z8RWG TIL that Tampa, FL has never reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
e09P6 TIL of Medieval Chinese "Biaoju" (Security Company). Founded by peasant fighters, ex-military men entering lucrative private sector, and even ex-bandits, they provided bodyguard/escort and detective services to clients (usually travelling merchants) for a fee. The last Biaoju closed in 1920.