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TIL only 18% of americans can drive a stick

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Kdw TIL that Albert Michelson, celebrated for his work in discovering the speed of light, got a free education at the US naval accademy just because he hung out by the door to the Whitehouse and went (initially uninvited) for daily morning walks with the President (Grant).
neoXb TIL that the film V for Vendetta aired completely uncensored on China's national television in 2012. When asked, the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television said it was not aware of a ban on the anarchist film
69BZZ TIL that the USA feared that the economic crisis Britain was undergoing in the late 70s could endanger NATO and the European Economic Community, and directed the US treasury to attempt to force domestic policy changes on the UK
J9yj TIL one man’s genes from 4000-6000 years ago contributes to approximately 50% of the male population in 11 European countries.
Lkkem TIL that an anonymous Swedish band's only release went to number one even though the entire album was recorded in a nonsense language