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TIL that the United States has surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia and now produces more oil and natural gas than any other country in the world

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oBKwA TIL during WWII, Russian soldiers took “heat pills” that kept them warm in the winter; however, they would also lose weight despite eating well. 2,4-dinitrophenol spikes metabolic rate as potential energy is lost as heat—it is banned as a weight loss aid (U.S.) as overdose can cook people to death.
ANJj4 TIL Vincent van Gogh created around 2,100 artworks during his lifetime. This includes about 860 oil paintings and over 700 drawings. Despite his prolific output, he only gained widespread recognition and acclaim posthumously. Van Gogh’s artwork can be viewed on his official page.
ANWlw TIL the B-24 'Hot Stuff' was the first heavy bomber to complete 25 missions in Europe during WWII. However, after a crash on the way home killed 14 of the 15 onboard, the USAAF celebrated the B-17 'Memphis Belle' as the first bomber to reach 25 completed missions
deZ7 TIL: In 1969 only 18.5% of professors worked as adjunct professors. Today, that number has exceeded 75%
OGPa1 TIL if you ever need to use explosives to dispose of a horse carcass, the U.S. Forest Service has published just such a guide.