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TIL in 1981, a train engineer in India intentionally derailed his train to avoid hitting a cow, killing 600 people.

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epewD TIL that the multi-billion dollar radon mitigation industry is based on scientifically-debunked linear no-threshold curve, scare tactics, collusion between EPA and radon "professionals", and in fact, all scientific studies show that radon at household levels result in a DECREASE in cancer incidence.
xVJlo TIL I learned about Admiral Yi, Martial Lord of Loyalty. He was an incredibly talented Korean general, who inflicted multiple, crushing defeats on the Japanese, despite being constantly undermined by the Korean government and despite being almost aways in numerical inferiority.
KOK7a [TIL] This guy 20 campaigns in which he conquered 32 nations and won 65 pitched battles, during which he conquered or overran more territory than any other commander in history
9LPD TIL Texas is #1 in toxic chemicals released into water, carcinogens released into air, carbon dioxide emissions, hazardous waste, #2 in overall birth rate, #50 in % with high school diploma, population insured, women receiving prenatal care in first trimester
OGQ41 TIL Miley Cyrus’ brother was the guitarist/bassist for the band Metro Station