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TIL that dragon fruit grow on cacti

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1o7 TIL that Italy is the leading producer of Kiwi fruit in the world, despite having origins in Southern China
nbwo TIL That poorly designed doors (doors that aren’t obvious if you push, pull, turn a handle, etc to open) are called “Norman Doors” and are named after Don Norman who writes about how it should be obvious as to how everyday items function
GAYK1 TIL that car robberies are so common in Oakland, CA that some residents roll down their windows and unlock their doors to prevent damage to their vehicles.
5YDZp TIL about the Thibodaux Massacre, a racial attack mounted by white paramilitary groups in Thibodaux, Louisiana from November 22-25 1887. As many as 300 overall were killed, wounded or missing, making it one of the most violent labor disputes in U.S. history.
a8PpN TIL about the KH-9 HEXAGON spy satellite, which used stereo film cameras to monitor Soviet military capability with a ground resolution greater than 2 ft. The film was wound in 4 maneuverable re-entry vehicles that could carry up to 77,500 ft each, and were recovered at 50,000 ft via aircraft.