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TIL Doping took down the Hindenburg. Dope is a type of aircraft paint with the same components as rocket fuel.

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7ro1O TIL Scientists exploring the Abanda caves in Gabon discovered a unique group of crocodiles. They are almost blind due to living in total darkness, permanently soaked in a toxic mix of bat feces and water which turned their skin orange. They adapted to a diet of bats crickets
Y7XBv Today I learned that one of the most respected beers among brewers is Orval, whose flavour develops as it ages, eventually tasting like a horse blanket.
4X7RX TIL of the Amish subgroup called Renno Amish where the men are allowed to wear only one suspender.
KYMaG TIL: Douglas MacArthur wanted to use atomic bombs to contain China and ultimately win the Korean War.
OvMR TIL: during test times in Korea, they will lock the access to rooftops. This is because students have been known to realise they are failing whilst taking the test, stop, and leave to jump off the roof.