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TIL that during WWII the US Navy executed unrestricted warfare against Japan, the most massive and devastating submarine campaign of all time. The goal was to cut off food to Japanese civilians. This was done without approval from the US government.

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LQepr TIL the CEO of Live Nation (and Ticketmaster) makes $139 million/year.
X0mGP TIL about the Brennan Monorail, a single rail train built in the early 1900's using gyroscopic action to balance itself. Winston Churchill was one the first passengers at its public debut.
9YRdD TIL About Action Park, a theme park in New Jersey that was a literal death trap. At least 5 patrons died on the poorly constructed and engineered rides. One particularly dangerous ride was the Cannonball Loop, a waterslide with a loop that caused patrons scrapes, concussions, and lost teeth.
5Qgp TIL, that there is a Marvel Character called Asbestos Lady, she robbed banks with her accomplises,who (like her) all wore asbestos lined clothing. She later died of cancer.
DwNP TIL KFC hasn’t stood for Kentucky Fried Chicken since the early 90’s