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TIL there is only one unsolved airline hijacking case in the history of the U.S. The hijacker parachuted out of the plane after receiving his demands, and was described as “thoughtful and polite” by his hostage.

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v1naD TIL that it's possible to rejuvenate cells. Scientists were able to restore vision in old mice with this technic.
e09bD TIL about "Vibration white finger" also known as "hand-arm vibration syndrome". A secondary form of Raynaud's syndrome that's triggered by continuous use of vibrating hand-held machinery. Fingers and parts of the hand turn white due to prolonged vibration exposure.
wdM8 TIL that Ozzy Osbourne once tried to set the mood by doing a striptease and kissing a record executive on the lips. In reality he was so intoxicated that he performed a Nazi goose-step up and down the table followed by dipping his testicles in and then urinating in the executive’s wine.
D1y9V TIL that the hottest part of the day isn't noon, but between 4-6. The earth warms during the day but continues to get warmer until the evening
VMVa8 TIL there's such a thing as Alien Abduction Insurance. It is a policy designed to protect humans from trauma suffered following alien abductions and surprisingly many insurance companies offer it.