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TIL as part of Project Plowshare in the 1960's, the US government evaluated exploding 550 nuclear bombs across the Negev Desert to create an alternate canal to the Suez but was abandoned after a commission found that two dozen 2 megaton test detonations caused too much radiation

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WDvA TIL a multi-national research team has created a model of a “Living and Breathing Supercomputer” that runs on the same substance that living things use as an energy source. The “biological computer” is fast, accurate, compact, and energy efficient.
EXNX TIL women often go into labor during storms because of the change in barometric pressure, hence why “storm babies” happen.
VBA5p TIL: In Italy, c. 1500 AD – c. 1700 AD, males (mainly before the age of 9 years) destined to be castrati singers underwent castration by either having their spermatic cords severed or their testis crushed with the fingers as to retain the higher voice register necessary for their operatic part.
xYRD TIL the last Nuremberg Rally intended to be held by Germany in 1939 was given the name “Rally of Peace”, to reiterate the German desire for peace, but it was cancelled at short notice because one day before the planned date, on September 1, Germany began its military offensive against Poland
pBne TIL Seattle Police Spokesperson wrote “The police department believes that, under state law, you may responsibly get baked, order some pizzas and enjoy a ‘Lord of the Rings’ marathon in the privacy of your own home, if you want to.”