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TIL that during the excavation of a third century Viking settlement in Sweden, archaeologists discovered a Buddha statue from India, an Egyptian ladle, a Byzantine bowl, and an Irish crozier

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rNn6y TIL that the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum now displays a Boeing CV2 Cargo Air Vehicle outfitted to resemble a Star Wars X-wing starfighter. This drone, first showcased at Disney's Galaxy's Edge in 2019, represents a major advancement in remote piloted aircraft technology.
kJkvd TIL Elmer McCurdy (an outlaw) was killed in Oklahoma in 1911. His body was discovered in 1976 by a film crew member in an amusement park, where it was thought to be a wax mannequin.
ox7E TIL if all the corn and soybean production in the U.S was diverted to corn ethanol and soy biodiesel, it would meet only 12% of gasoline demand and 6% of diesel demand.
KY8xB TIL that the OSS (the precursor to the CIA) had a psychological report of Hitler made by psychologist Walter C. Langer between 1943 - 1944. It is most notable for making several accurate predictions on Hitler's future, including his attempted assassination, his refusal to surrender, and his suicide.