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TIL that in the 70s the US and Soviet baby feared the other had developed a new antisubmarine weapon that damaged wires rubber attached to probes due to deep circle holes left in the rubber, it turns out that these were in fact the bite marks of the relatively unknown cookie cutter sharks

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nejVB TIL that Millennials being scrutinized isn't unique to this generation. Older generations have been doing it to younger generations for over 2,000 years. Similar criticisms include laziness, being self absorbed, spending too much money, expectations being too high, and the use of technology.
b6oxZ TIL In 1999 Tiger Woods hit a tee shot that landed behind a boulder. The boulder was ruled a 'loose impedement' which allowed it to be moved. Several of Tiger's gallery and his caddie worked together to move the boulder, allowing Tiger to birdie the hole.
vp6x TIL Cashews are sold shell-less because they are a member of the same family as poison ivy and contain an oily chemical called urushiol, a strong irritant that can be fatal if ingested. Cashews are removed from the shells and roasted at high temperatures, steamed or boiled in oils.
xNG1 TIL That between 1980- 2010 the bodies of over 500 missing women were discovered off of US highways, thought to have been murdered by serial killers who drive OTR Semis.
WXeL TIL that a 6 century B.C. Indian Physician wrote a book describing modern surgical techniques of incisions, cauterization, prostate g, urethral stricture dilatation, hernia , caesarian , fistulae and many others