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TIL the US government’s advice on escaping killer bees: “RUN away quickly. Do not stop to help others … Continue to RUN. Do not stop running until you reach shelter, such as a vehicle or building … Do not attempt to rescue [others] yourself”.

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jyM TIL there is a name for the scent of rain
Z8lOo TIL that a flying car, the Aerocar, was invented in 1954 by an aeronautical engineer named Molt Taylor. It is the only car in the US to be certified for flight by the FAA.
BgapD TIL the 1904 Olympic Marathon only 14 men crossed the finish: one after hitchhiking, one after napping, and one—the winner—after drinking rat poison
1LkX TIL Lucky Charms were created by combining Cheerios and circus peanuts.
nn77 TIL that Alec Guinness, the actor who played Obi-wan Kenobi, despised star wars calling it “fairy tale rubbish.” Regardless, he was one of the few cast members who believed the film would be a hit and negotiated a deal for 2% of the gross royalties paid to George Lucas. This made him a very rich man