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TIL sarcasm is believed to boost creativity in all parties involved in the conversation

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ANWLa TIL: Aaron Burr head a conspiracy to secede from the Union in the early 18th century. In the final months he would be outed by general Wilkinson who was a Co-conspirator with a history of treason.
eNg4 TIL That there are no rules in any professional sport that ban women from playing alongside men
OGEk1 TIL that a single hamburger patty is made up of meat contributed from about 100 different cows
WEl4 TIL NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building is so huge it needs 10,000 tons of AC equipment to prevent rain clouds from forming inside on humid days.
MBMW TIL the during the filming of the Great Escape’s famous motorcycle chase, Steve McQueen not only did most of his own motorcycle stunts, but also did it as one of the nazis chasing his character. Thus, thru the power of editing, Steve McQueen is actually chasing himself.