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TIL a 1913 survey of US children working under difficult conditions in factories found that 412 out of 500 would rather work in sweatshops than the “monotony, humiliation, and cruelty” of school.

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y1Ae TIL that instead of going to court over a copyright infringement dispute, the CEOs of Southwest Airlines and Stevens Aviation challenged each other to an arm wrestling duel via humorous letters. No lawyers were ever involved, and the men honored the outcome of the match.
b6MyE TIL that Horace Tucker, the first mayor of North Las Vegas, committed two murders after leaving office.
xV8XD TIL A helicopter pilot flew to 40820 feet, setting a world record for the highest altitude reached by a helicopter. However, when he started to descend, the engine failed, but he safely landed the helicopter with absolutely no power - a world record for the highest unpowered descent by a helicopter.
VMa60 TIL Bermuda doesn't have any sources of fresh water but is among the most densely populated countries on Earth. .
Wk9E9 TIL- In Oymyakon, Russia, the average winter temperature is -58F. In 2013, a record low of -98F was recorded. During the winter, residents keep their cars running at all time and food is often eaten raw or frozen. Schools in the area remain open despite temperatures in the -40s.