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TIL of Operation Cottage. On August 15 1943, the Allies invaded the Japanese occupied island of Kiska, without knowing the Japanese had already evacuated. They still manage to suffer over 313 casualties.

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4YB6 TIL of Airforce Cadet Matthew La Porte who was studying at Virginia Tech when the shootings took place. He barricaded the door in an attempt to protect his classmates and when the shooter broke through he charged him and was shot seven times while his classmates escaped.
Q9Rp TiL The longest distance traveld by a Pony Express rider was 322 miles over dangerous portions, used 21 horses, and was completed in 21 hours and 40 minutes. His age 15; his name, Buffalo Bill.
OoKAg TIL We call athletic uniforms “Jerseys” because that’s where the wool for the clothing came from (however now, jerseys are more commonly made from nylon).
ne7n9 TIL Submarine R-14, after losing all fuel and communications, reached Hawaii by building a sail out of blankets
GYL9J TIL: squirrels can use their tails as an umbrella in the rain, a rudder when swimming, and a towel when its wet.