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TIL of Project A119 - a US Cold War plan to nuke the moon

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5AxP TIL that Chicago’s gangs kept crack out of the city for much of the 1980’s, because they feared it would lead to small-time dealers challenging their control of the drug trade
WDmB TIL: A Man In India Has Planted A Forest Bigger Than Central Park to Save His Island
ZmjY TIL that the body fat of a 440 lbs woman caught fire during cremation and almost destroyed the entire facility. Because of this, new crematories are being built to hold individuals weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
Egl9d TIL that looking at flowers reduces blood pressure and cortisol levels.
9Yv5X TIL the UK invaded Iceland in 1940. Locals amassed at the harbour after sighting British ships. Uncomfortable, the British consul in Iceland asked the nearby policeman "Would you mind getting the crowd to stand back a bit, so that the soldiers can get off the destroyer?". "Certainly," came the reply