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TIL that nudists refer to non-nudists as “Textiles”

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kb0e TIL that the number of planets in the observable universe outnumber the sum of all sounds, words, and noises uttered by every human who has ever lived.
Oo0o4 TIL Richard Norris Williams survived Titanic sinking, but spent too much time in freezing water and rescue doctor recommended amputation of both his legs. He refused and proceeded to win his first tennis tournament a few months later and became Wimbledon doubles champion in 1920.
emKg TIL that the Hindenburg was originally designed to use non-flammable helium but the USA refused to export any resulting in the hydrogen based construction.
R7p67 TIL that US and UK were reluctant to release info about the Holocaust, as they felt that the extreme stories would undermine the credibility of both governments. US also didn't want to turn the war into being about Jews, as antisemitism was quite common in US at the time.
v7NL TIL that in 2009, just in case Space Shuttle Atlantis was damaged while working on the Hubble, Endeavor was readied to launch a rescue mission. This was one of the few times both shuttle launch pads were occupied.