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TIL that the first aircraft hijacker in Norway surrendered his weapon for a six-pack

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pymp TIL: Britain does not allow reporting on campaigns while polls are open, and limits coverage to factual, noncontroversial accounts, or the weather.
X7Ak TIL in 1974 there was a single man flying machine called “Williams WASP X-Jet.” It had no wings, and no propellers. It could fly up to 60 MPH, had a service ceiling of 10,000ft and could fly for nearly 45 minutes. (Video in the link)
BrjRK TIL That “Bennie and the Jets” by Elton John was not recorded live. It was produced in a studio and the live effects were added later.
NG9E TIL that sales of the Guy Fawkes mask — used by protesters all over the world as a symbol of their fight against government corruption and corporate power — all go to Time Warner.
J1Pa4 TIL that Nepal has a festival devoted entirely to celebrating dogs!