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TIL of the Norias of Hama, Syria. Medieval tall wooden water wheels used for irrigation

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9Ynep TIL Two men killed in the collapse at the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans. Their bodies have not been recovered 10 months after the accident. Robot being used to aid in the recovery effort.
WkE54 TIL Dr. Patricia Bath restored sight to millions of people suffering from cataracts thanks to her invention of the the Laserphaco Probe. Among her multiple firsts - first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology and first African-American female doctor to receive a medical patent.
X0rwD TIL Mosquito Hawks are neither mosquitoes nor hawks. They're also called "Skeeter-eaters" but don't eat mosquitoes.
LkDJm TIL that Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were invented by Richard Montañez, a janitor for Frito-Lay. After heeding the call of the then CEO to “act like an owner” he then called the CEO about his idea, which took off as one of their best selling products today
d5mj TIL that there were two New York brothers who were severe hoarders through the 1940s. One of them took care of the disabled other. The healthy brother set up booby traps all around the house to keep outsiders away, which led to the accidental death of both of them.