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TIL I learned about the 1881 Fenian Ram, the world's first practical submarine

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Vde8 TIL Leonardo da Vinci not only conceptualized the world’s first self-propelled vehicle and crank-powered armored car (tank), but also possibly constructed the world’s first humanoid robot - more than 500 years ago.
VMEmp TIL Transformers: The Last Knight has aspect ratio changes throughout the film, often randomly, mid-scene and between shots. The film's trailer itself includes shots of 8 different ratios.
BggpW TIL Seth Macfarlane missed being on AA Flight 11, the first plane to hit the World Trade Center because he was hung over.
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1axZ8 TIL that responding with compassion in the current crises is key because it can help reduce stress and anxiety, and keep our hearts open towards both ourselves and others (Gilbert & Choden, 2014; Hall et al., 2013; Weng et al., 2013).