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TIL that muslims recognize Jesus of Nazareth as one of their prophets

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1aZd7 TIL there used to be a Kroger supermarket in Atlanta nicknamed "murder Kroger" due to many homicides at the location.
Yl0r TIL before people knew the full extent of x-rays, women would get face x-rays in order to kill bacteria which would make skin look healthy and beautiful. After a while people who did this started developing tumors on their faces and some even died. Doctors also used this method for hair removal.
oBrYK TIL that it takes 95% less energy to recycle a ton of aluminum cans than to produce them new, 1 recycled ton of aluminum is equivalent to saving 40 barrels of oil
b9yBp TIL that in 1890 William Morrison invented the first successful practical electric automobile in the United States.
8mG8 TIL Badass Marine pilot Lt. Col. Art Nalls bought a Harrier jet so he can keep flying after retirement and it is the only Harrier maintained and flown by civilians.