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TIL that in 1961, Goodyear released "illuminated tires" made of a translucent material available in several different colours. Each tire contained 18 light bulbs that would generate an electroluminscent-like glow on the ground and in the wheel wells.

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QNXpk TIL The US navy has its own army which in turn has its own air force. The US Marine Corps Aviation is the the fifth largest air force in the world.
b9r87 TIL that sign language has its own grammatical system
8WW4 TIL Another assassination attempt to kill Hitler and high Nazi officials were made with explosive devices in the assassins coat pockets on a 10 minute timer during a tour, but failed due to Hitler leaving early only to give the assassin a few seconds to defuse the bomb before exploding
vPmG7 TIL rare, massive 13 and 17 yr cicada broods containing trillions of individuals which are emerging in the US as we speak, may turn into fungus zombies and have their genitals fall off (a cicada's life is not fair on any level).
KOGA6 TIL of the Socialist Fraternal Kiss, a greeting composed of a warm embrace and a passionate kiss on the lips between two socialist leaders. Leaders of socialist countries would often exchange this greeting during and before the Cold War.