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TIL in the first auto show in New York in 1899, every vehicle was electric with the exception of some steam powered cars.

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yVr7V TIL that squirrels can theoretically survive a fall from ANY height due to their size and mass.
pYadG TIL that, after being struck on a foggy river in 1914, a passenger ship sunk in under 15 minutes, rendering useless the fact that there actually were enough lifeboats. Over a thousand perished.
VMR4D TIL that dogs, just like humans, can have autism. Professionally known as 'Canine Dysfunctional Behaviour', such dogs display similar symptoms to autistic humans like social interaction difficulties and trouble expressing emotions.
1aOLO TIL... that you can buy liquid mercury... O and an anvil will float in it due to its density
GYRpJ TIL On September 11th, Flight 93 was delayed by 42 Minutes. The hijacked planes were supposed to take off within 15 minutes of each other. That gave warning to the cockpit, and could have been the reason United 93 never hit their intended target.