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TIL The Mini Cooper was designed by a Greek car designer, Alec Issigonis

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0NQp TIL In some states in the U.S. it is illegal to collect rainwater on your property and punishable by time in jail
R7d1a TIL 6 American soldiers defected to North Korea after the Korean War. Most of which lived in NK for the rest of their lives while being "given" wives by the NK government along with support and housing. Some of which had children who live in NK still.
E1087 TIL that the American flag deployed on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission was inserted only seven inches deep and was placed about 27 feet from the Eagle landing craft. As a result, it was blown over by the blast of the rocket exhaust during the takeoff back to Earth.
9e6B TIL when Billie Holiday died, she had 70 cents in her bank account and $750 taped to her leg.
P1b7n TIL death by garbage truck trash compactor is a fairly frequent occurrence, due to people sleeping in dumpsters and the truck drivers not being able to hear their cries for help as they’re dumped and crushed