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TIL - German saboteurs blew up a 15 tons of gunpowder on a barge in Seattle, 1915.

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ANYyo TIL people who learn to drive as teenagers during gas price shocks like the oil crises of the 1970s drive less even 20 years later in life
kJv7m TIL horses are born with temporary fingers and toes, scientists believe these "fairy fingers" protect the womb lining from hoof damage.
rRwod TIL about Percy Julian an African American Scientist who pioneered the drug industry. After he developed the chemical synthesis of hormones like progesterone and testosterone, he became the first African American chemist inducted into the National Academy of Sciences.
Oo4GY TIL there is a cartoon series in the works that revolves around special needs children guided by an adult who suffers from PTSD. Together they use their disabilities as super powers to save the world.
b9oV7 TIL that Jordache, the company famous for skinny jeans in the 70s and 80s, now makes most of its money in real estate, hotel and restaurant chains and airlines