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TIL the sale a small economy car is about ten times less profitable to an automaker than the sale of a large car.

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vPPVK TIL Lieutenant Commander Richard (Dick) Halsey Best (WW2 dive bomber) sank two Japanese aircraft carriers in one day
9Ygm6 TIL The Declaration of Independence portrayed George III as an inflexible tyrant who had squandered his right to govern the colonies. In reality Parliamentary ministers, not the crown, were responsible for colonial policies, though George still had means of direct and indirect influence
lmB5 TIL The maned wolf is the largest canid of South America. It looks more like a long-legged fox than a wolf. Genetic studies show that it is neither fox nor true wolf, but a distinct species. It is the only member of its genus, Chrysocyon.
Y719d TIL a flight attendant saved a young girl who was being human trafficked and was accompanied by an older man who wouldn’t let her speak. Flight attendant left a note in the bathroom, the girl indicated she needed help. The pilot was informed, and authorities were waiting when the plane landed.
9nLp TIL White Men Can’t Jump was listed as one of Stanley Kubrick’s favourite films.