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TIL there was a traffic jam in Beijing, China that lasted 9 days and 100km

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XEdKr TIL United Airlines flight 232—which crashed in Iowa in 1989—was operating on "Children's Day," a promotion that allowed kids to fly for only 1-cent. Because of this, there were 52 children and 8 infants on board—many traveling by themselves. 11 children, including one 'lap' child, were killed.
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