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TIL the Inca Empire had a messenger system so fast it could deliver a message over 300 km (190 miles) in a single day, thanks to a network of elite runners known as "chasquis". It was so efficient that even in Cuzco, hundreds of km away from the sea, the Inca ruler could enjoy fresh fish

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o8PE TIL in 1962 the USS Independence encountered the Italian ship Amerigo Vespucci, the former asked “who are you?”, after it received an answer, the American ship declared “You’re the most beautiful ship in the world”
Elw0 TIL there is a charity that pays $300 to drug addicts if they get sterilized
OGgA7 TIL that there are 6 Billion Earth-like planets in the Milky Way alone.
NLK1 TIL that way back in 2000, Netflix tried to partner with Blockbuster but were laughed out the boardroom.
AXJg TIL 40 years ago today , the Cleveland Indians staged Ten Cent Beer Night at their home stadium - and it ended with a riot, the Texas Rangers leaving the field armed with bats, and the Indians forfeiting the game.