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TIL: The East India Company's trade in Indian potassium nitre became a significant factor in its economic and military dominance, influencing global power dynamics.

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Eg6jV TIL that while following 2001 anthrax attacks suspect Steven Hatfill, the FBI accidentally ran over his foot. When the police responded, they gave Hatfill a fine for "walking to create a hazard."
VMxMm TIL In 2007 Tacoma Self Storage was visited by a flock of birds. One of the birds landed atop the neon sign and accidentally hit the switch on the ‘S’. Ever since the ‘S’ has been turned off every Black Friday, going dark to make the season bright.
NXZE6 TIL the American Teenager who Joined and Fought for Al Qeda before 9/11 was released from prison in 2019.
OXQ7 TIL a mass grave of 155 women was found in a Magdalene laundry. These were prison like Irish Catholic institutions for ‘fallen’ women.
69eXw TIL That the thing dividing your groceries on a conveyer belt is called a spratchet.