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TIL Lockheed Martin is developing an exoskeleton for the military that will allow a soldier to carry a 200lb load for extended periods.

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AjEl TIL that per mile traveled, the number of deaths on motorcycles is 27 times the number in cars.
BrJjx TIL that Michigan is the only state with a law that explicitly prevents the poor workplace treatment of someone based on their weight.
89nV TIL that in 1977 McDonalds had to pay the creators of H.R. Pufnstuf more than $1,000,000 for essentially ripping off the TV show when the restaurant created its McDonaldland characters (Mayor McCheese, Big Mac, Hamburglar etc…)
G7BQ TIL the Chinese are twice as willing to purchase products “Made in America” than Chinese products.
W7eNX TIL the first “Blackhawk” helicopter was the Sikorsky S-67, a tandem seat attack helicopter with a compartment to transport 8 troops, and short wings that held ordinance. A design that would later be seen on the Russian Mi-24 Hind.