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OGBv1 TIL that dozens of indigenous women have gone missing in and around the Yakama Reservation in Yakima, Washington, USA. Some have been found dead, and most cases are unsolved.
69rEl TIL of Gelae, a genus of small brown beetles found in North and Central America. Notable members include Gelae baen, Gelae rol, Gelae belae and Gelae donut.
e0WnL TIL A fitness tracking app gave away the locations of secret US army bases. The company released 3 trillion GPS data points to help people find popular running routes in major cities, however it was detailed enough to give away sensitive information of users on active military service.
XEwX8 TIL In 1974, China's Chairman Hua walked into a Middle School in Beijing to participate in a parents' meeting. After he was recognized by the parents, he smilingly refused to be seated on the dais, preferring a chair among the parents instead, making a humble impression before making a moving speech
epQNE TIL that in 1918, a collision between British HMS Fearless and a K-class submarine started a chain reaction of collisions in two submarine convoys, in which 2 submarines were sunk, 3 damaged, 1 - badly damaged, and 104 lives lost. The incident was named "BATTLE of May Island" to reflect the losses.