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TIL that the XB-70 Valkyrie Mach 3 bomber was considered obsolete before it was even built, and that the prototypes were constructed to test the effects of high speed long distance flights.

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VMXj4 TIL that the Church of Scientology had a prolific espionage group called the "Guardian's Office" that was dedicated to infiltrating the United States government to steal or destroy confidential records and spread propaganda.
neQWP TIL Nearly 70% of the Steel used in the US is recycled from scrap. Steel used in construction has a 90% recycling Rate.
Oa5Y TIL that, in traditional Canadian fashion, Canadian lawyers refer to their clients as “my friend” instead of “my client” while in court.
rwWM TIL that a 6 year old boy was charged with Felony first degree sexual assault after playing “butt doctor” with a 5 year old friend and he must register as a sex offender once he turns 18
KYvXR TIL that in 2012, Justin Bieber was pulled over by police and was told that "you waive your rights to privacy when you're a celebrity". He was trying to explain to the officers that he was driving fast so that he could get away from the 5 paparazzi who were recklessly chasing him.