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TIL shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes

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xWjw TIL In 1962, Swedish national television broadcast a 5-minute special on how one could get color TV by placing a nylon stocking in front of the TV. A rather in-depth description on the physics behind the phenomenon was included. Thousands of people tried it.
gMKl8 TIL that galvanic reactions between the State of Liberty's copper skin and wrought iron supports caused the iron to corrode. The Statue required extensive renovation, and was entirely disassembled and Teflon insulation placed in between the iron and copper
WkLRo TIL that playing the didgeridoo has been clinically proven to help treat sleep apnea.
OGDWR TIL Hawaii is the only state in the United States that is free of rabies
awLxZ TIL During the 6 Day War President Nasser of Egypt attempted to step down and handed power to Vice President Zakaria Mohieddin. Mohieddin Refused the position and thousands began protesting the resignation; forcing Nasser to remain president.