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TIL That the factions of the first democratic German parliament, were named after the hostelries at which they met - e.g. Café Milani

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l1j5 TIL that before 9/11 the U.S. Government outlined the three most likely catastrophic events to hit the United States: a terrorist attack in New York City, a hurricane strike on New Orleans, and an earthquake in San Francisco.
QNZJ6 TIL Nuclear-powered aircraft were researched by both the USA and Soviet Union, but were ultimately impractical compared to submarines and ICBMs
DQ04J TIL Korean astronauts eat a version of kimchi that has been radiated to kill all of the microorganisms
8arLG Today I learned that this stupid piece of shit air conditioner sells for 950 dollars lmaooop
4wag TIL 30 men were drafted to burn the bodies of those that died from ebola in Liberia, where cremation is a huge cultural taboo. Despite playing a large role in stopping the outbreak the 30 “ebola burners” are still shunned in their communities and even by their families.