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TIL "URL" means "Uniform Resource Locator"
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TIL that the Alaska oil pipeline (and other pipelines) have naturally occurring magnetic fields. Due to its length, location near the north pole, and running mostly north-south, the earths magnetic field induces a charge in the pipeline that can be measured.
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TIL Dublin was once a colony of the UK city of Bristol
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TIL Strip clubs often make change with $2 bills to increase their strippers earnings
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TIL that after her husband was executed by the King of France, Jeanne de Clisson took to piracy and formed the "Black Fleet" - ships painted in black with red sails that would attack French warships.
grO77
TIL, the reason you hold your hand up in court when you take the oath is that centuries ago, criminals were branded on the hand. Different letters were used in England, F for Liar, T for Thief, F for Fugitives, R for Rogue, V for Vagabond, and P for Perjury.