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TIL Arland Williams sacrificed his life to save 5 other passengers from the icy waters of the Potomac on Air Flight Florida 90

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aOy0 TIL that those that identify as “non-religious” make up the third largest religious affiliation group in the world, behind Christianity and Islam.
AOgw TIL in 2001, the heir to the Nepalese throne killed the entire royal family before turning the gun on himself.
Eg1YP TIL The phrase "If you see something, say something" was created by New York cities MTA in response to 9/11.
6EOoW TIL bacteria from chronic gum disease has been found in brains suffering from Alzheimer's. Bad oral hygiene has been a known risk factor for dementia but researchers now suspect that bacteria from gum disease may somehow cross into the brain and cause or worsen Alzheimer's symptoms.
4XXJR TIL seamen must keep a daily record of their work known as a Certificate of Continuous Discharge