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TIL there is a town in NY known as Oniontown, where residents are rumored to be so xenophobic (and inbred) they will attack anyone who drives there.

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OoKl1 TIL that during WWI a German weapon manufacturer developed a 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) unmanned, drone, biplane, glider torpedo that was launched from Zeppelin Airships. It was guided by wire to its target. The last test was August 2, 1918, 102-years-ago
v1jrx TIL Matt Groening designed the Simpson family to be immediately identifiable from their silhouettes, hence the distinctive hairstyles and head shapes.
LyxQ TIL that Simpsons’ “Bleeding Gums” Murphy is Dr. Hibbert’s brother
DQKJg TIL the American debt in 1946 was over 106% of the nation's GDP
5YGvD TIL Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder took over Six Flags in 2005 and cancelled Mr Six, the dancing old man mascot, the next day. The company went bankrupt in 2009.