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TIL of HMS Dreadnought, a ship built in 1906. It used such revolutionary technology that a whole new class of battleships named "dreadnoughts" was created. It was the fastest battleship in the world and had 32 guns. However, its only significant action was ramming and sinking a German submarine.

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Me5k0 TIL in 2015, a woman named Diana Airoldi only got her internet fixed after six full weeks after complaining to the CEO of Comcast's mother.
VBL0Z TIL of Luckner Cambronne a Haitian militia leader under Francois Duvalier, who became known as the Vampire of the Caribbean for selling 1,600 gallons of blood plasma a month, from his victims to the United States.
9YkMB TIL before it became male-dominated, computer programming was a promising career choice for women, who were considered "naturals" at it. Computer scientist Dr. Grace Hopper said programming was "like planning a dinner. You have to plan ahead and schedule everything so it’s ready when you need it."
Yrr7 TIL of Sgt Thomas Durrant who posthumously received the Victoria Cross following recommendation by the commander of an enemy ship that he fought against. He repeatedly refused to leave his exposed Lewis gun, drawing enemy fire towards him, receiving severe injury until the enemies boarded his ship.
pVpb TIL that during the University of Texas Tower Shooting in 1966, several frat boys and hunting enthusiasts rushed to their homes and trucks to get their rifles. Officers told them to shoot to kill.