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TIL about WhatThreeWords, a navigation system where the entire world's surface is divided into 3 meter squares, and each square can be described by a unique combination of 3 simple words.

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ANGM4 TIL during the Victorian age, women appreciated the beauty that tuberculosis caused - the thin waist, pale skin, red lips and rosey cheeks of those affected. It became quickly a tuberculosis inspired trend - referred to as "Consumptive Chic" - that led women to intentionally contracting the disease.
9WvD TIL Employees at Disneyland that play Mickey Mouse, have to go through a specialized autograph training session.
8A4b TIL that LifeLock, an ID protection firm, ran a promotional in which its CEO, being so confident in the service, made his Social Security Number public. This resulted in him being the victim of identity theft 13 times, in addition to a $12 million fine for false advertising.
pY8jO TIL Of Roar, an 80's movie that used untrained big cats, the use of these animals lead to at least half of the crew and actors getting injured during production
x6E8D TIL that USAF pilot Thomas Mantell was the first person killed in a UFO pursuit.