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TIL about the Thunderscreech. A plane so loud it sickened the ground crews near it.

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WkKbX TIL A Texas 12-year-old Calvin Graham lied about his age to enlist in the Navy during WWII. He was awarded a 'Bronze Star' for his work as a gunner in a fight vs a Japanese destroyer but was later stripped of his award after the Navy discovered his real age.
QZJk TIL until the 20th century, Egyptians believed that men menstruated. This was because of Schistosomiasis, an extremely common disease that causes bloody urine.
NxwJ TIL During the middle ages, thousands of black cats were killed due to superstition, with the unintended consequence of increasing the rat population. It was one of the main reasons the Plague killed millions.
gMEwA TIL The younger generations in Norway have coined the term “fredagstaco” to describe the cultural phenomenon of starting the weekend off with a serving—or two—of tacos. The taco is by far the most popular dinner on Friday in Norway—even surpassing the infamous frozen Grandiosa pizza.
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