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TIL A solar powered, self-filling water bottle has been invented for bike riders. It condenses atmospheric moisture.

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6EbLY TIL of "Mexican Divorce", a practice in the mid 20th century where Americans would divorce in Mexico since it was easier, quicker, and only required the spouses to send in lawyers to the hearings instead of attending themselves.
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