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TIL Boeing has created Microlattice,the world’s lightest metal which is 99.99% air.

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epagJ TIL that one of the SCAs (Shuttle Carrier Aircraft) - the Boeing 747s that used to transport the Space Shuttle on its back - had a humorous note at one of the mounting points: "Attach Orbiter here. NOTE: black side down"
9YdG6 TIL Sir David Attenborough is the only person to win a BAFTA for a programme in black and white, colour, HD, 3D and 4K.
9w0YG TIL About The Axeman of New Orlean's, a serial killer who attacked 12 people with an axe and was never caught.
OZoY TIL the Temple liberties in the City of London, founded by the Knights Templar, are exempt from the jurisdiction of the Lord Mayor and Corporation of the City; when the LM tried to enter with his ceremonial swordbearer in 1668, students imprisoned the LM overnight and took his sword away.
WM4L TIL Smell is copyrightable, including soaps, perfume, and cologne.