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TIL that the names for upper-case and lower-case type come from the physical storage method for typeset letters.

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Wk10B TIL that in 1938, 25 students and a school bus driver were killed when a school bus driver didn't check for a train at a crossing. As a result all school buses stop and open their doors to look and listen to assure no trains are coming. As a result no such tragedies have since occurred.
ne867 TIL that in 1940 Disney's movie "Fantasia" invented the concept of stereo sound, eventually changing the music industry forever. To promote the film, Disney created a surround sound system called "Fantasound" that used multiple speakers spread across a room to immerse audiences in the film's music
A9gB TIL according to FBI files, the Jewish Defense League had extorted money from ‘various rap music stars’ by making 'death threats’ and then offering protection for a fee
9rbG TIL that the Soviet Union refused to host the 1980 Paralympics, stating that none of their citizens had disabilities.
N7vdN TIL a man named Walter Arnold was the first ever to receive a speeding ticket, traveling at 8mph; 6mph over the posted speed limit.