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TIL that electrical devices have something called a „Sabbath mode“ which exists to restrict functions of said devices to be used, as energy/fire usage to cook is prohibited during the sabbath

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ADeQd TIL The US National Park Service put out a set of guidelines to avoid being attacked by a bear, such as moving sideways away from the bear and vocalizing to identify yourself as a human. They also advised: “Do NOT push down a slower friend (even if you think the friendship has run its course)."
jNagE TIL that Samuel Little was the most prolific American serial killer. He claimed to have killed as many as 93 women and the FBI has confirmed his involvement in at least 50 murders, the largest number of proven cases for any serial killer in US history.
1ejr TIL the world’s first speeding ticket was given to a man going 4x the speed limit. Walter Arnold, who was going 8mph in a 2mph zone, was caught by a policeman on a bicycle and fined one schilling.
0an5 TIL that there is a cafe/concert venue, called Che Cafe, on University of California San Diego campus that the city and school shut down almost a year ago. The patrons have had a 24/7 sit in since the eviction notice keeping it open, and continues to do regular concerts.
Y7ZPB TIL that the U.S. Army created four fake armies and over 20 fake divisions, including insignia and documents, to mislead and confuse the Germans during WWII