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TIL Why 94% of Flamethrowers Died on Iwo Jima

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69DAW TIL: Radio station KUOW accidentally used an extensionless image for its logo on its stream. This caused Mazda infotainment systems to be permanently stuck on KUOW if it tuned in, because it didn't know what to do with an extensionless image, requiring a total replacement costing $1500
xV1K1 TIL That if Everest were in New York city, and you stood on top of it, you would be able to see Montreal.
7JOP TIL Laika, the first animal in space, did not die peacefully by poison as initially reported, but died with in hours from overheating & stress. Russia kept it secret until 2002.
nZ8G TIL a Colorado judge sentences violators brought to court for blasting loud music to an hour of listening to Barry Manilow at high volume.
5VoD8 TIL head lice and humans might have shared a mutualistic relationship together