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TIL that Idaho has two time zones split by Northern and Southern Idaho

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XPLD TIL that the crown of Romania is made from steel taken from a cannon captured during their war of independence from the Ottomans.
p8vlQ TIL an unconscious prisoner was declared dead by three doctors before he was discovered to be alive when he started snoring on the autopsy table
OGXQY TIL there's 88 cities/towns named Washington in the US
v19N8 TIL On April 16th, 1912 Harriet Quimby became the first woman to pilot an aircraft across the English Channel. Her accomplishment received little media attention, however, as the sinking of the RMS Titanic the day before consumed the interest of the public and filled newspapers.
6EJQW TIL in 1972 Romas Kalanta was 19 year old Lithuanian high school student known for his public self-immolation protesting against soviet regime in Lithuania. His death provoked biggest post war riots and inspired 13 more similar suicides against regime. His funeral was delayed to prevent publicity.