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TIL that comedian Rodney Dangerfield's tombstone bears the inscription "There goes the neighborhood."

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wo0dE TIL that a species of fruit fly has sperm cells that are about 2.3 in (5.8 cm) long, which is over 20 times their body length. For comparison, human sperm cells are about 0.002 in (0.005 cm) long, making the fruit fly sperm cells more than 1,000 times longer than those of humans
j6PGR TIL of Operation Babylift, a US-led evacuation of children from Vietnam during the Vietnam War for adoption in America, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The very first flight crashed shortly after takeoff and killed 78 children.
rN7po TIL a disgruntled employee attempted to hijack and crash a FedEx flight using hammers and a speargun. Despite their traumatic head injuries, one pilot flew the plane upside down while the other grappled with the assailant until he was subdued. Both pilots lived and managed to land the plane safely
1aMlX TIL alcohol is actually a depressant. Drinking more than too much can cause some sedating effects to the human body. This can include long term and short term effects.
ANmPn TIL that loaded fries evolved from cheese fries and became popular as bar food in the U.S., often topped with bacon, sour cream, jalapeños, pulled pork, and other ingredients—transforming fries into complete meals.