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TIL that 69% of Americans Have Less Than $1,000 USD in Savings, as of September 2016

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BMx TIL Joe Paterno, most likely, pooped his pants during a game against Ohio State. Seriously, here’s the video!
D5XP TIL that Washington state has a mutual combat law that makes it legal for two parties to fight so long as the rules are decided ahead of time. The most famous use was when a real life superhero and a vandal had a consequence free fight in front of two cops.
RbVQ TIL that Nehru rejected permanent membership for India on the UN Security Council to keep India out of Cold War politics
KYJrJ TIL that Roman concrete has lasted for millennia due to its unique ingredients. Unlike modern concrete, which can weaken over time, Roman concrete was made with volcanic ash, lime, and seawater. This mix actually helped it strengthen over the centuries and resist cracking.
1rW8 TIL Fracture Putty is a material being developed that when packed in & around a bone fracture, provides full load bearing strength within days. It would create an osteoconductive bone-like structure that degrades into harmless resorbable byproducts as normal bone heals.