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TIL that there are large numbers of abandoned highways in the US. They are typically left in place and known as lost highways.

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rNErx TIL before the battle of Drepana in the 1st punic war the roman navy commander Claudius Pulcher was told that the sacred chicken refused to eat. Ignoring the bad omen, he said "let's see if they'll drink instead" and threw them into the sea. He lost the battle
9wwG TIL during the Munich Massacre, the camera crews filmed the actions and broadcasted it live on TV, so the terrorists were able to watch the police prepare an attack.
5men TIL early firefighters weren’t paid with cash, instead they first grabbed all valuable items out of the victims house or business, then would sell those items or keep them for themselves.
R7X8 TIL that blocked noses are not caused by booger plugs, they’re actually caused by inflamed blood vessels pinching your nasal cavity shut, so no amount of blowing your nose will clear the blockage
pGQb TIL that a single fire hydrant in San Francisco survived a massive earthquake in 1906 and aided fire fighters in saving the Mission district. In memory of the event, the hydrant was painted gold.