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TIL- There is a mathematical theory of why cords get tangled.

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vNXj TIL the heaviest human being ever recorded weighed 1400 lb. At one point, he also lost approximately 924 lb, the largest human weight loss ever documented.
8aDr8 TIL It was suggested to use atomic bombs to blow up part of Alaska to make a harbor
R5xM1 TIL of Koi Pla, a raw fish salad dish consumed in the Isan region of Thailand said to be responsible for the deaths of around 20,000 people every year. Mainly due to the fish being used containing fluke worms that if eaten can inflict you with bile duct cancer.
x6mMw TIL the CIA operated a number of gaming sites, including a star wars related one, that were used to communicate with assets
OoEAa TIL the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird set the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft in 1976 at 3,529 km/h (2,193 mph), a record which still hasn't been broken in 44 years