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TIL of Ahmed Shah Massoud, an Afghan guerrilla leader who warned the US of an imminent large-scale terrorist attack on their soil. He was assassinated by al-Qaeda two days before 9/11.

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8Vd4 TIL that when electricity was first used for other purposes other than lighting electricity companies charged more for non lighting electricity. This lead to people creating light bulb sockets adapters to plug in other devices like toasters.
4Xjo5 TIL about 'Pteridomania', a Victorian craze for ferns. Numerous ferneries appeared across the countries, with the fern motif 'appearing on everything from christening presents to gravestones and memorials', and even custard cream biscuits.
W58o TIL That Drinking One Soda A Day Can Increase Diabetes Risk By 22%.
Pb0e TIL that amethyst used to be counted alongside diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires as one of the most valuable gemstones. However, an extensive supply was found in Brazil in the 18th century and the price subsequently crashed.