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TIL that 95.2% of all super computers run on Linux

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DWYg TIL that K-pop is subsidized by the South Korean government, because every $100 in music sales increases exports of Korean manufacturing by $412
knP4 TIL that Joseph Medicine Crow became the last Plains Indian war chief ever after completing all four required tasks while fighting in Europe during World War II. These included touching an enemy soldier, stealing his weapon, leading a successful war party, and stealing an enemy’s horse.
QNDZX TIL about Captain Richard J. Flaherty AKA “The Giant Killer”, one of the smallest men to ever serve in the military at 4’ 9” / 97lbs. He earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (1OLC), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Parachutist Badge in the Vietnam War.
ljR5 TIL rapper TI saved the lead singer of Creed’s life after a suicide attempt. This is one of three lives TI has saved.
xVkng TIL barns are painted red because red paint is cheap. The paint is cheap because iron is plentiful, and iron is plentiful because it is the final element formed out of a star's death.