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TIL in 1961 the US accidentally dropped a nuclear bomb on a small town in North Carolina. It was 1 low voltage switch away from actually detonating.

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4Vya TIL after writing several scathing editorials about a scientist’s “ridiculous” claim that the moon could be reached with rockets, the New York Times published a correction…three days before the moon landing in 1969.
m1ZDy TIL The two actors who played Lt. Col. Henry Blake on MAS*H died of heart attacks within a day of each other
LkDbQ TIL prop masters make and test fake drugs before they’re used in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street. Cornstarch or Vitamin B powder for cocaine, oregano or hobby store moss for marijuana, freeze-dried regular mushrooms for magic mushrooms.
yxQV TIL the concept of national parks was called the greatest idea America ever had. The idea to protect natural wonders for the enjoyment of future generations was unprecedented worldwide before Yellowstone.
aw9v0 TIL Children in Ireland leave a pint of Guinness out for Santa Claus instead of milk.