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TIL The origin of the word “guy” comes from Guy Fawkes of gunpowder plot fame

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4Xy95 TIL that COLLABORATIONISM does not carry the same positive connotation as its root word. It instead refers to the carrying out an act of treason; most commonly applicable to WW-II
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QJ9xa TIL Dnieper Hydroelectric Station project used the experience gained from the construction of the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Stations at Niagara Falls among others. Six American engineers were awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour for it.