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TIL In US, a radioactive source is lost, stolen, or missing about once a day and become "orphan sources."

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DDv TIL That there is a company that claims to have the ability to convert the worlds waste plastic into oil
Nowb TIL that the US government believes killer bees are so dangerous, you should not help others but only flee as fast as you can. Don’t bother jumping into water, either; the bees will wait for you to come up for air.
1eaX TIL Spielberg mentioned in Tom Cruise’s presence the name of a doctor friend who prescribed psychiatric medication. Shortly thereafter, the doctor’s office was picketed by Scientologists, causing friendship between Spielberg and Cruise to end.
0wb81 TIL that "Covalent Organic Frameworks" or COFs based materials loaded with phosphoric acid has the potential to exhibit maximum current density for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Applications
DZLg TIL the sequel to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory includes a trip to a space hotel, the group being mistaken for aliens by the US Government in the hotel, 24 deaths, shape shifting aliens who travel at the speed of light and Willy Wonka saving the day.