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TIL - Helicopters Won’t Just Drop Like a Rock if the Engine Dies, They are Actually Designed to Be Able to Land Safely This Way

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Lkag0 TIL UFC Champion Charles Oliveira who was born in a poor family in a favela in Brazil, was diagnosed with a disease at age 7 and was told he would never walk again. His mother responded "we don't accept that." His mom then sold snacks and discarded cardboard on the streets to help fund his training
bWQQ TIL: Thomas Nast, the guy who created the modern-day images of Santa Claus and Uncle Sam, also popularized the mascots of today’s Democratic and Republican parties.
ovZL TIL That psilocybin mushrooms were introduced to the western world by the tv show One Step Beyond, and the host was filmed after taking some.
5YWdp TIL the Pekingese dogs were considered sacred in China, owned only by royals, and commoners were required to bow to them. They also acted as guard dogs: the emperor would carry them around hidden inside his long sleeves
QJvMa TIL China's nuclear arsenal is called "East Wind"