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TIL forgetting to put a washer on before a nut caused a plane to explode

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kOB6g TIL that there is a 8.5 cm (3.3 in) aluminium astronaut on the moon called the Fallen Astronaut meant to honor astronauts who have died in the advancement of space exploration.
NXeG6 TIL The first nascar race on pavement was won by a margin of 9 laps, because Johnny Mantz elected to put more durable truck tires on his car instead of racing tires.
wLo6Y TIL that in Japan insect collecting is so popular that during the summer months they have live giant beetle and other insects for sale in vending machines.
W5a4 TIL the P-51 Mustang WWII-era fighter was used by the USAF until the middle of the Korean War, and even served with the Dominican Republic until 1984.
GpYJ TIL Both Stalin and Hitler were Nominated for Nobel Peace Prizes