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TIL: Russia made us a 9/11 monument that few know about

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lYaK TIL there’s a man made pit in Nova Scotia. To this day, people don’t know what’s at the bottom of it.
MegxA TIL a coal stoker named Arthur John Priest survived the sinking of five ships, including the Titanic, earning the nickname "The Unsinkable Stoker"
9YYOp TIL Tutti Frutti literally means "all fruits"
Z1MR TIL, George Lucas’ plans to build affordable housing in Marin county stalled after wealthy residents fought to stop it. Instead of waiting for the initiative to pass he decided to pay for it himself
oRW4R TIL Lincoln's cabinet was a team of rivals, including notable William Seward, who was initially resentful & condescending of the president. The two eventually became close personal friends, spending many nights bonding over stories, good humor, & politics, much to the dismay of other cabinet members