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TIL of the Cycloped, an early horse-powered locomotive

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6bQZ TIL of the International Friendship Exhibition in North Korea, which contains a VHS copy of Space Jam.
QrXM TIL that on July 23, 1983, Air Canada’s Flight 143, with 69 people onboard, ran out of fuel at an altitude of 41,000 ft. The pilot managed to glide the plane down safely as he was a very experienced glider pilot. 22,300 pounds of jet fuel had been put in instead of 22,300 kg.
eXX4 TIL Keanu Reeves got the role for Neo in The Matrix because Will Smith turned it down in order or shoot Wild Wild West
8ekeb TIL Woodpeckers tongues wrap around their skulls to prevent them from getting concussions.
PkeE TIL Rabbits can actually see whats behind them without turning their heads. They have nearly 360° panoramic vision, allowing them to detect predators from all directions. They can see everything behind them and only have a small blind-spot in front of their nose.