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TIL Black english is considered as a separate dialect called AAVE. It has survived several attempts of elimination from educators before being recognized as a variation of english and having its own grammar

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Oog7Y TIL "Wrong Way" Corrigan "accidentally" made an unauthorized transatlantic flight from New York to Ireland instead of California claiming navigational error. Unlike Lindburgh's fancy plane, Corrigan self installed so many "ugly" extra fuel tanks he could barely fit or see out of the cockpit.
WkP5d TIL, nearly 4000 year old - Copper - Antenna Swords were found in India. Pic of sword in comment.
Z8vdp TIL There was an entire horror movie filmed inside the US Disney parks, without permission. Actors and crew dressed up as tourists and filmed over 2 weeks in each park. Disney chose to ignore the movie, most likely to avoid giving it further attention. It premiered at Sundance.
9Ya1X TIL The division between East and West Berlin is still visible from space because of their light bulbs.
pW1N TIL Cannabis is the largest cash crop in the U.S., exceeding corn and wheat combined