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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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YpPOG TIL: the on-screen version of Superman originally fought for "truth and justice" (early 1940s) then "truth, tolerance and justice" (late 1940s) then "truth, justice and the American way" (1950s)
wLwgE TIL that in WWII, Allied statisticians working from the serial numbers of captured or destroyed German tanks’ components were more accurate than conventional espionage at estimating German tank production capacity.
d9dZ TIL that the Mongols pulled their bowstrings back with their thumb. To prevent damage to their thumbs they created thumb rings.
roYM TIL That Peter Pan has an Exception to Public Domain Law, so it can Continue to Fund a Children’s Hospital
rRDRd TIL that since the death of Freddie Mercury Queen bassist John Deacon has lived a reclusive life and has only played with the band three more times, the last in 1997. He lives with his wife of 45 years and has six children. According to the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List, he's worth £130 million.