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TIL The concept of Combat Information Centers on warships was taken “specifically, consciously, and directly” from science fiction.

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6VbZ TIL mandatory helmets in cars would have a greater benefit than mandatory helmets for bicyclists
Wk7GL TIL pollution from PCBs is causing weakened penis bones in polar bears, although no evidence that this is causing broken polar bear penises has been found as of this date
WlwB TIL of Ming the clam, who was the oldest animal ever found whose age could be accurately determined, at 507. The actual sex of the clam, however, is unknown, as its reproductive state was recorded as “spent.”
x6KPw TIL that the pronghorn is the fastest animal in the Americas and the second fastest in the world running at up to 95 km/h
rRlQx TIL that in 1999, Philip Morris attempted to convince the government of the Czech Republic that smoking was highly beneficial to the country, as more people would die earlier as a result, thus letting the government save millions on pensions, hospitals, and housing for elderly citizens.