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TIL that GPS is, and will always be free because Korean Air Lines flight 007 was shot down over Russia in 1983

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W7LdA TIL The Knox Mine Disaster re-routed the Susquehanna River and created 7 new islands in it. It’s known as the final nail in the coffin for Pennsylvania’s coal mining industry. 12 miners died when they were ordered to illegally dig under the river in search of deeper deposits..
PYgWO TIL: In 2004 Weird Al Yankovic went on with a concert only a few hours after learning of his parents' deaths from a carbon monoxide leak, saying: "since my music had helped many of my fans through tough times, maybe it would work for me as well"
NXLJM TIL Nerds candy aren't considered vegan because they are made with Carmine red coloring which comes from ground up insects.
Z8NOY TIL that over 600 fighter pilots of the Swedish Air Force were killed in training exercises during the duration of the Cold War. Eventually in the 1960's flight safety became a concern because aircraft became more expensive.
LQ5R0 TIL about solutions journalism, an approach of reporting that focuses on solutions to problems and if they are working or not working by citing credible evidence.