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TIL in 2016 Russia’s national air carrier Aeroflot directly linked the pay of its flight attendants to their dress size. This was defended as a “fuel saving” measure.

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BxK TIL The Equal Rights Amendment (designed to guarantee equal rights for women) was initially proposed by 2 Republicans and was a constant party platform of the Republican Party for 40 years – but failed to be adopted.
6EkmX TIL in Hinduism time is divided in 4 eras, the current era, Kali Yuga, is believed to be a age of sin and conflict in which it is predicted rulers will become unreasonable, the weather and enviroment will degrade, the rich will dominate the poor and many diseases will spread, it will end in 428,899
R7JV8 TIL the Uranium decaying in Chernobyl will outlast the Earth
EgVmx TIL Hatshepsut, who depicted herself as a male pharaoh to establish herself in the Egyptian patriarchy, was one of the most prolific builders and oversaw a period of great prosperity and peace during her 20 years of reign
Pkoe TIL that the meals mentioned by Pippin in Lord of the Rings (breakfast, second breakfast, brunch, elevenses, lunch, tea, dinner, supper, and snack) are considered actual meal times.