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TIL of the “Navy eReader Device”, or NeRD, an e-reader developed by the United States Navy’s General Library Program for use aboard U.S. Navy submarines

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rNMAM TIL Peahens are sensitive to both visible and ultraviolet (UV) light, which is invisible to humans. They use this ability in mate selection by judging a male’s feathers; more reflective and symmetrical eyespots are preferred.
dDeJ8 TIL The 'Leap Day William' episode of 30 Rock was directed by Steve Buscemi.
j6GeM TIL that hair styling powder exists, after I thought my hairdresser tried to sell me illegal drugs when he asked after my haircut if I wanted powder
Z87mo TIL: In 1919, Henry Ford Announced His Retirement from the Company. The Share Price of Ford Motors Subsequently Collapsed. Shortly After, Ford Purchased Every Single Share for Pennies on the Dollar.
E1Lnx TIL Actress Cassandra Peterson, best known for her horror character Elvira, was severely burned by boiling water as a child. She underwent 17 skin grafts throughout her childhood, covering over 35% of her body.