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TIL during the Titanic's sinking, Lucile Carter and her children was separated from her husband William. When she met him again on the rescue ship Carpathia, "All he said was that he had had a jolly good breakfast and that he never thought I would make it." They divorced less than two years later.

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xpkD TIL The 2005 Energy Policy Act contains a provision commonly known as the “Halliburton loophole” which exempts drilling companies involved in fracking operations to be exempt from Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and CERCLA
gr8LD TIL the longest sea crossing in the world is a bridge-tunnel system connecting Macau and Hong Kong. It is 34 miles long, roughly twice the length of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, which is where the idea came from.
Ajog TIL because Windows XP’s wallpaper was costlier than FedEx’s insurance, Microsoft had to buy a plane ticket for the photographer to personally deliver it to Seattle
Oo9Le TIL: Narwhals tusks are elongated teeth, can grow up to 10 ft, and can bend up to a foot to one side without breaking. Their purpose is still not well understood. Some narwhals do not have tusks. Their skin is very rich in vitamin C, the same as an orange by weight. There are none in captivity.
ENyx TIL the Colt’s punter borrowed $100 for poker and turned it into $1,400. He used the funds for a trip to Miami to take part in a kicking competition for prospects. He made 9 consecutive field goals starting at 25 yards and moving 5 yards out each time. He was then offered a scholarship to WVU.