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TIL that Iron Maiden has their own Jumbo Jet, which is flown by their lead singer Bruce Dickinson

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kOPQ5 TIL an Australian Woman posted a selfie on Facebook of her holding up a winning horse race ticket. One of her FB friends took that picture with the barcode and claimed the winnings before she could.
nWnwG TIL crew resource management (CRM) is crucial training for teams that make important decisions. It teaches communication, leadership, and decision making. It has dramatically improved aviation safety by reducing human error. For example: encouraging pilots to question their captain.
V4lp TIL of a mental disorder called Misophonia, meaning “Hatred of Sound”. When triggered by sounds or sights such as chewing, reactions range from discomfort to physical violence. It is believed to share symptoms with Autism and PTSD, but isn’t medically recognized yet.
dDwRK TIL that a life vest dispensing drone saved a drowning 14 year old boy on Spanish beach in 2022
p8OEQ TIL about Pistorius, champion disabled runner, allegedly killed his girlfriend. Sentenced to 5 years and released in 2015. An appeal reincarcerated him in 2016 due to release 2019. Another appeal doubled his sentence. Now eligible for parole 2023.