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TIL One of the most influential Hip-Hop producers was a Jewish man from NYC.

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Mb98 TIL A solar powered, self-filling water bottle has been invented for bike riders. It condenses atmospheric moisture.
9YNvp TIL at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, an 18-year old Union lieutenant, Arthur MacArthur, took his regimental flag and led the charge to the summit, an act for which he received the Medal of Honor. His son was Douglas MacArthur, the general in charge of the Pacific theater during WWII.
xVj1k TIL that the F.R.E.D (Field Ration Eating Device) is a multi-tool consisting of a bottle opener, can opener, and spoon, commonly used by the Australian military. However it's also widely known as the "Fucking Ridiculous Eating Device".
E1rjW TIL the word "Apple" didn't always refer to the specific fruit. As late as the 17th century the word was used for all fruits that weren't berries.
9w0QX TIL that in order to prevent other males from inseminating their mates, some male insects will stay latched onto the female for days. The Indian stick insect, Necroscia sparaxes, holds the current world record in scientific literature at up to 79 days.