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TIL that despite it’s more than half a century old, SR-71 Blackbird still holds the official Air Speed Record for a manned airbreathing jet aircraft with a speed of 2,193 mph (3,530 km/h)!

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4XM5w TIL that in 2008, Electronic Arts caused a traffic jam in London, England, when their marketing team attempted to give away $40,000 of free fuel from a gas station. The promotion ended early and only $22,000 of fuel was given away.
WVwX TIL Thomas Edison was one of the first movie pirates. He stole prints of Georges Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon and distributed them in the United States. Shortly afterward, Méliès went bankrupt
VmRp TIL due to his cameos in the Marvel movies, Stan Lee is the 4th highest grossing actor of all time.
eBY6 TIL in 1981 an LP titled “The Wit & Wisdom of Ronald Reagan” was released in the UK, the joke being that the record was completely silent on both sides. It sold over 30,000 copies.
5oAn TIL the USA prosecuted a farmer for growing Wheat rather than buying on the open market. His conviction was upheld by the Supreme Court.