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TIL the glass of airplane windows block out UVB rays to prevent passengers from getting a sunburn.

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P8Qw TIL a 2007 investigation found that 24 of 25 pieces of apparel with trim labeled “faux fur” from Tommy Hilfiger, Norstrom, and MARC among others was not only real, but the fur of domestic dogs.
LQ6Z9 TIL that in 1966, Frank Sinatra threw a phone at Frederick Weisman, breaking his skull and putting him in critical condition for 48 hours. Weisman had asked Sinatra and his friends to quiet down.
e0Wbk TIL About intrusive R's. Most typically heard in Australian or British accents. Instead of saying "idea" they'll say "idear".
R581a TIL that 1 out of every 6 flights in the US is a private jet.
XEwJX TIL In Vermont, debtors are allowed to hold onto 1 cow, 2 goats and 3 swarms of bees from debt collectors.