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TIL : The first public digital camera had a slot for floppy disc.

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nWYWB TIL The magazine "Fire!!" lasted only one issue and sold poorly as its headquarters burned to the ground in 1926. Now considered a significant publication, "Fire!!" explored African American issues such as homosexuality, bisexuality, interracial relationships, promiscuity, prostitution
YJer TIL The U.S. Government Spent $12 Billion Building The Worlds Largest Supercollider In Texas. And Then Never Opened It.
bgbZ TIL that John Stewart picked up the habit of scribbling on his script during The Daily Show after quitting smoking.
lKmB TIL that carbon nanotubes were used in a Damascus steel sword from the 17th century. It is thought that the nanotubes along with nanowires give the legendary steel its strength.
N7Ej8 TIL there was no sound in films until the late 1920's. Before that, pianist or organists used to play along with the moving pictures live. At times this music was provided by the filmmakers and other times, musicians would improvise.