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TIL Iran has successfully smuggled multiple entire Airbus jets from Europe

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e0KMn TIL that broccoli is a human innovation and a man-made food, being a result of the selective breeding of wild cabbage plants started around the 6th century BC
AN1Pw TIL Princess Märtha Louise of Norway (daughter of the current King) claims to be a clairvoyant, and is married to a "Neoshaman" accused of extensive scams; he even claimed her previous deceased husband contacted him from beyond the grave
XEDKR TIL that two rival churches in Greece hold a 'rocket war' annually during Easter, where tens of thousands of home-made rockets are fired at each other. This event was originally held with real cannons, until their use was prohibited in 1889.
Qmm6 TIL rubbing (or isopropyl) alcohol usually comes in three concentrations: 70%, 91%, and 99%. The 70% dissapates slower and should not be used to clean electronics.
d8yg7 TIL : The first African American to win a Nascar sponsored event Wendell Scott got his win removed in 1963 because race organizers weren’t sure how to deal with the customary kiss given by a white beauty queen to the victor in the winner’s circle. 47 years(20 after his death) he recieved his trophy