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TIL about the H. L. Hunley, a submarine built in 1863 that belonged to the Confederate States of America.

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V9bD TIL the first “lolcat” was unintentionally created in 1870 when British photographer Harry Pointer took a series of photos of cats in amusing poses and added humorous text to them to further increase their appeal.
kO1vm TIL there are areas throughout France officially dubbed “Red Zones” by the government. These areas are off-limits due the destruction caused by the World Wars, with some where 99% of plant life still dies and agriculture is considered impossible.
nebBG TIL the brain is wired to view death as something that only happens to other people. It's a defense mechanism to avoid existential fear.
6xN8 TIL before the rise of the Nazi party in Germany Berlin had a period called the Golden Twenties. It was known for its leadership roles in science, the humanities, music, film, higher education, government, diplomacy, industries and military affairs.
VM6ZQ TIL of the book "Made in China 2025" the official plan of the People's Republic of China to takeover global advanced manufacturing by 2025, written in 2015