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TIL the national speed limit was set at 55mph not for safety reasons, but to conserve fuel

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ok1E TIL that all 6 American flags on the moon have turned completely white.
1agDd TIL after the first attempt to assassinate Franz Ferdinand failed due to a mistimed bomb, the assassin swallowed a cyanide pill and jumped into the Miljacka River to kill himself. The pill was expired and only induced vomiting and the Miljacka was only 13 cm deep due to the hot, dry summer.
loRja TIL that in 1972, there were only 12 paramedic units in North America. The TV show Emergency! starring Randolph Mantooth as Johnny Gage introduced people to the concept of pre-hospital care and CPR.
PKVn TIL “Strippers reportedly earn more money when they are ovulating…” because they are friskier during this 12-18 hour long time period.
0deJL TIL in 2013 a surgeon in the UK was struck off and convicted of assault after branding his initials into two patients livers. It was only discovered when 1.6-inch (4cm) initials were discovered by another doctor on an organ that he had transplanted failed.