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TIL the CIA used “weather modification” as a tactical weapon by increasing rains(cloud seeding) over Vietnam during the Vietnam War in order to slow Vietnamese military activity in the region.

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9wWn7 TIL percentages are reversible. Hence, 6% of 50 is equal to 50% of 6, which is much easier to calculate.
16xxP TIL in the 1974 NHL the Buffalo Sabres drafted a fictional Japanese player, Taro Tsujimoto, in the 11th round because their general manager was frustrated on how long the draft process was taking
pao8 TIL credit card companies have unpublished backdoor numbers that allow you to speak to an analyst that has the power to approve your application when it has been declined, lower your APR, or raise your limit.
neLxY TIL The evolution of the beard could have happened to better absorb punches - Beard hair can absorb 37% of the bumps. Research by biologists from the university of utah.
4j5 TIL that strawberries aren’t actually berries, but bananas, avocados, pumpkins and watermelons are.