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TIL there’s a skyscraper in Tokyo which tells you, using colored lights, whether you should bring an umbrella when you go outside.

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D1jQv TIL Saving Private Ryan (1998) was inspired by the story of the Niland brothers. Ryan was based on "Fritz" who served in the 101st Airborne Division and was close friends with Warren Muck and Donald Malarkey from E Company, 506th, later featured in Hanks and Spielberg's Band of Brothers (2001)
XEJr TIL cats are likely killing more than 4 billion animals per year, including at least 500 million birds. Cat predation is one of the reasons why one in three American bird species are in decline
KGPR TIL - “The death of the chemistry set is almost an unintended consequence of the rise in consumer protection laws.”
MeYKa TIL The Autobahn in Germany isn't just one special road, it refers to ALL major highways in Germany. All highways in Germany have sections without a speed limit!
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