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TIL that the first electric-powered wheelchair was invented in 1953 by George Klein to assist disabled

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Kbd6 TIL The Israeli embassy said it’s concerned about popular American TV show that depict the Jewish lobby’s influence in America in a critical manner. ‘Could lead to conspiracy theories about the Israeli and Jewish control of American politics’
1nKd TIL that in 2012 the Brighton, CO police department swore in their youngest officer, a 12 year old boy with terminal cancer that had dreamed of becoming a cop.
E1yMV TIL that “Boo” comes from the Latin, meaning “I am crying aloud!”, which means that when ghosts say “boo!” they are basically saying “I am yelling!”
rN7Ye TIL The Goldilocks Principle allowing Earth to sustain life because of its position in the solar system, and the slightest change would be detrimental to its survival.
LkrXm TIL that people who are in favor of "e daí?" are putting the lives of innocent people