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TIL that the second flag of the Confederate States of America was, in the words of its creator W.T. Thompson, a symbol of the “supremacy of the white man over the inferior or colored race”.

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4jZN TIL that Anchorage, Alaska is roughly equidistant from New York, Tokyo, and Berlin and can reach 90% of the industrialized world by air in 9.5 hours or less. As such, its airport is the third busiest cargo hub in the world.
LQv6v TIL During the Battle of the Bulge, General Anthony McAuliffe responded 'Nuts!' to a German surrender ultimatum, baffling their commanders. The 101st Airborne held out under siege until relief arrived
neA7B TIL that Apple slows down older versions iphones when they are updated to “prolong the life” of the phone.
L7K0 TIL Laverne from Scrubs was only killed off because Bill Lawrence was under the impression that it would be the last season of the show. He promised her actor a role, and cast her as a near identical nurse named “Shirley”.
76Wb TIL that a 645-foot deep Kansas salt mine is used to store valuable items including many film negatives, such as “Gone With the Wind,” “Ben Hur,” “Star Wars,” “MAS*H” and “Journey to the Center of the Earth.”