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TIL that spent fuel from nuclear reactors is used to make household fire alarms

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yxnV TIL the Russians had a flying aircraft carrier that actually worked and deployed aircraft from the “mother-ship” that successfully engaged their targets
6YQ7 TIL it is a cultural taboo to smile in public in Russia and it is considered disrespectful to smile when meeting strangers
JYBe8 TIL of the bristlecone pine forests in California whose trees are the oldest living organisms on the planet. At 4800 years old, some of the pines growing there today began growing before the pyramids were built.
QJEa9 TIL that Harvard professor Tom Lehrer was asked at the age of 84 by rapper 2 Chainz if he could sample his 60-year old song. Lehrer replied, “I grant you motherfuckers permission to do this. Please give my regards to Mr. Chainz, or may I call him 2?”
OoaJe TIL that the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history resulted in the deaths of only 2 white men. In total, 95 black people were hanged and mutilated with their heads used to decorate New Orleans.