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TIL the United States had malaria until it was eradicated in 1951

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LkNPp TIL That jogging becomes running at 6mph
d8xaj TIL The 1877 novel Black Beauty was a watershed for the recognition of animal cruelty, especially horses, as an important issue. It spurred reforms in both the US and England, leading to the abolishment of the “bearing rein”- a cruel Victorian device that severely damaged the necks of horses.
69YRl TIL that during WW2, they experimented with running London buses on gas that's produced from burning coal. The gas was produced on a trailer that was towed by the buses.
yPPv TIL “(You Gotta) Fight for your Right (to Party!)” by the Beastie Boys was written as a parody of other songs glorifying a partying lifestyle - an irony lost on many fans.
b9AWZ TIL because the trees require year round watering, California's almond farmers are responsible for 10% of the states annual water demand: ten million acre-feet, or 3.25 trillion gallons.