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TIL that there is was one airline crash for every 3.1 million flight flown in 2015; and that plane crashes involving “deliberate acts of unlawful interference” are not classified as accidents.

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9wvE7 TIL that anyone who wishes to join the French Foreign Legion must do anonymously under an assumed name. After one year of service, the recruit may choose to officially give the legion their real name.
7AXp TIL that there is a company that provides private flights for individuals who want to join the mile high club. For $425.00 you get a 1 hour flight, chocolate, champagne, a curtain and 1 VERY DISCREET PILOT
xVrBb TIL Las Vegas has the most major concerts per capita of all US cities, with 59 major concerts per 100k citizens between 2013 and 2018. The #2 city, Nashville, had only 15.4 major concerts per 100k citizens.
woEb6 TIL dead skin cells are a main ingredient in household dust
W7Ny4 TIL some cities have e-commerce zones for buying or selling online goods in person