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TIL that Tesla Motors uses a software lock to limit the battery charging capacity of its cheaper model cars. Owners can pay a fee to upgrade their driving range.

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RJ98 TIL “hedgehog’s dilemma” describes hedgehogs’ inability to cuddle for warmth due to their spikes, and is a metaphor for the challenges of human intimacy.
VvBZ TIL Famous aviator Charles Lindbergh served in WWII as a fighter pilot, despite still being a civilian. His wingman was known as “Fishkiller Miller” after he missed a target and accidentally killed thousands of nearby fish instead.
P1MEZ TIL the score for the 2019 documentary 'Apollo 11' was made using instruments which were only available at the time of the mission in 1969.
54Dn TIL The Pledge of Allegiance was originally begun with the right hand over the heart, and after reciting “to the Flag,” the arm was to be extended toward the Flag, palm-down. It was changed during WWII as this closely resembled the Nazi salute.