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TIL that the instantpot functions as a scientific lab-grade autoclave.

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jNZbj TIL the F-82 "Twin Mustang" fighter plane, designed to escort bombers thousands of miles to Tokyo, was literally two P-51 Mustangs joined at the wing. Both cockpits were fully functional, so one pilot could sleep while the other flew the plane on missions that could last up to 12 hours.
MepvA TIL that currently only two nations operate naval vessels classed as "cruisers": the United States and Russia, and in both cases the vessels are primarily armed with guided missiles.
nwdG TIL that paleontologists estimate the size of a tyrannosaurus rex penis to have been around 12 feet long.
AR9x TIL the first 3D platformer was initially called “Sonic’s Ass” because the devs figured you’d see the main character from behind a lot. The game was later released as “Crash Bandicoot”
l9DN TIL between 2010-2012, DNA testing found that over half of fish labeled and sold as “Tuna” in the USA was NOT tuna. 87% of Red Snapper sold were also found to be completely mislabeled.