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TIL the first text message in history was "Merry Christmas" and was sent in 1992 from a computer to a mobile phone.

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e0bK4 TIL The Air Force operates a giant facility in Florida that can simulate any weather condition on earth. They use it to test the effects of climate on equipment.
DQEJY TIL about The International Wizard of Oz Club. A fangroup for the Wizard of Oz books, and L. Frank Buam in general, that was founded in 1957 by Justin Schiller (13 at the time) who is still an active member. They host physical meetups twice a year and publish a physical magazine 3 times a year.
E1DoX TIL that the BEANO T-13, a WWII impact grenade, was designed to emulate the size, weight, and grip of a baseball – allowing young American G.I.’s to throw it with distance and accuracy.
Ny6N TIL that every 100 ml of Male Semen contains 5g of protein, 27.6mg of Calcium and 102 mg of Glucose. It also has significant health benefits for women including working as a natural antidepressant, reduction of breast cancer, etc.
ORJ4 TIL beer bottles are brown because brown glass blocks harmful UV sunlight, preserving the taste. However due to a shortage during WWII most beer companies were forced to use clear glass and higher quality beer makers chose green to distinguish themselves.