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TIL that there is a difference between a hobo and a bum; a hobo is a migratory worker, while a bum doesn’t work at all.

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p8Obb TIL that a U-2 spy plane lands via a "controlled crash" every time because its massive wingspan makes it difficult to maneuver and there are no wheels on the sides (only front and back). When the plane finally tips to one side, the titanium skid pads under the wings help bring it to a stop.
Brdjk TIL Eddie Murphy was only 22 years old when he performed the iconic Delirious stand-up set
pa9Q TIL that a Soviet underground nuclear test triggered an earthquake that measured 6.97 on the Richter scale and created a 2 km lake with the ensuing 80 million ton avalanche!
Jwyk TIL you should never defragment a solid-state drive (SSD)
loONN TIL that Steve Irwin's father refused a state funeral for his son because in the words of his son, he was an "ordinary bloke".