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TIL The C-130 is the longest continuously produced military aircraft, having achieved 70 years of production in 2024

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E1XVo TIL: the Vice President of the United States was determined by the 2nd most electoral votes (the runner up for presidential ticket). This stopped when Jefferson and Burr ran against each other (1800).
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