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TIL a furnace used to blow glass is called a ‘Glory Hole’

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8eyvX TIL the Tokyo Resilience Project, launched in 2023, is a massive 18-year, estimated $109 billion, initiative to strengthen the city's defenses against the threats of windstorms, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and disruptions to essential services like power and communication systems.
vDvr TIL that despite having a wingspan of up to 7.5 feet and a height of up to 3.5 feet, a typical male bald eagle weighs only 9 pounds.
XEKVk TIL The senate made poor excuse after excuse for taking a summer break, until they finally mandated it in 1970. "members of Congress sought a way to establish a summertime recess. In 1970, finally facing the reality of year-long sessions, Congress mandated a summer break as part of the Legislative"
PYVPG TIL Scientists believe that by 2050 the Dead Sea will be so salty that the salt will block water from evaporating, leaving a small pool of slimy sludge. Sinkholes that keep appearing around it, may prevent any permanent solution to its replenishment.
0w1mA TIL: The bassist of band Les Rallizes Dénudés hijacked a plane and now lives in North Korea