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TIL that the Soviets were the first to land on Mars

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e0Qvk TIL that the atomic bombs were almost dropped on Japan by British Avro Lancaster bombers. Hap Arnold, head of USAAF, insisted that an American plane be used, and the B-29 was modified to accept the huge nuclear devices.
9YQp TIL that cluster headaches are called “suicide headaches,” because as one of the most painful conditions known to medical science, sufferers want to kill themselves during attacks.
Kxy6 TIL in 1962, investor Warren Buffett agreed to selling shares of a failing company for $11.50 per share. The tender offer was for only $11.375, so Buffett decided to buy more stock, took control of the company and fired the man who made the offer.
w0aY TIL In the 1930’s, amidst wide spread poverty, flour mills realised that some woman were using sacks to make clothes for their children. In response, the flour mills started using fabric with flowers printed on for their sacks.
x5nb TIL that all GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are traveling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.