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TIL that one survivor from the Hindenburg disaster of 1937 is still alive. he recalls that "'suddenly the air was on fire".

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epMWg TIL the term "essential" in "essential oils" has nothing to do with being in any way "essential" to the human body - such as essential amino acids or essential fatty acids, it just means it contains the essence of the plant's fragrance
p8ree TIL of Wilfred Wood, a private serving in the British Army during WW1 who, 100 years ago to the day, single handedly overran 2 enemy encampments using only his Lewis gun and forced the surrender of 300 enemy soldiers. For this bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
GYAgj TIL Eastern Michigan Football signed a defensive lineman legally named Lion King
l7PeK TIL that there has been one Archbishop of Canterbury to have killed while in office. In 1621, Archbishop George Abbot accidentally shot a gamekeeper while hunting, which greatly traumatized him for the rest of his church career.
kAb5 TIL that a higher percentage of same-sex couples raise children together in Mississippi than in any other state