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TIL In 1969, the Army Corps of Engineers accomplished an awesome feat: They turned off Niagara Falls. They did it to clean up the area, and check for structural integrity.

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84LL TIL the library posters in “The Breakfast Club” can also be seen in the school halls of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Both John Hughes films were shot back-to-back to save time and money.
AD0Q4 TIL that in 1985, Aretha Franklin’s voice was legally declared one of Michigan’s natural resources.
a8Gk0 TIL that Jason Padgett, once a furniture salesman, became a mathematical savant after a brain injury in 2002. Following an assault, he began perceiving complex geometric patterns and fractals, a rare condition called acquired savant syndrome, which led him to create intricate math-based art.
5GXB TIL that in 2001, Ed Toutant lost “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” due to an error in a question. When this was discovered, he was invited back on and ended up winning $1.86 million.
8evJX TIL Emergency vehicles use a device that manipulates traffic signals to reduce response times and avoid collisions with traffic