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TIL A controversial Cricket strategy nearly threatened diplomatic relations between England and Australia in the 1930s

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EYax TIL Tesla cars are only one gear. the electric powertrain (Nikola Tesla’s AC induction motor) is only the size of a watermelon and directly spins the back wheels without any driveshaft or transmission. you can break by releasing the gas pedal and that also recharges the battery (@ 22:39)
6g7X TIL that because sounds in the minor key can make us sad & ones in the major key can make us happy, prolonged ambient noises in our surroundings [A/C motor, fridge running, dial-tones, beeps, etc] can actually have an effect on our moods.
8VYX TIL In WWII The Soviet Airforce had an all women’s bombing division. They flew outdated airplanes (which had no parachutes) in the cover of night behind enemy lines, turning off their engines, they would drop their bombs. They were nicknamed “Night Witches” by Nazi’s and did 8-10 missions daily.
gr8x8 TIL that Jimmy Carter (born 1924) was the first president of the United States of American to have been born in a hospital.
4XdEg TIL: The Greenland Shark does not reach maturity until 100 years old (avg. lifespan 200-400 years)