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TIL Scientists are working on a technology where the road can charge electric cars as they drive on it.

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eLNk TIL that the daughter of Korean Air chairman ordered the aircraft to taxi back to the airport’s gate before takeoff because she was served Macadamia nuts in their original packaging instead of on a plate.
6Ek1W Today I learned that NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal only scored one three-pointer in his entire career.
5VKxD TIL only nine countries are named after animals
1P5D TIL A single cargo ship can produce as much pollution as 50 million cars. There are 90,000 cargo in use (in 2009).
v18gj TIL of the story of Herostratus, who deliberately caused a fire that destroyed the temple of Artemis at Ephesus. He explained that he had wanted to gain immortal fame by his act. However, he was put to death and a damnatio memoriae passed. His name now refers to those who do crimes to become famous.