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TIL that in December 2017, Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport became the first airport in Wyoming to use a renewable energy power source for part of its electrical demand

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yQmWl TIL that the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas changes the gender signs on bathrooms based on the gender makeup of a crowd. This allows them to provide more female or male bathrooms depending on the event. It also prevents long lines for bathrooms.
E1mkp TIL The long-range bombardment of Fort McHenry, glorified by the Star Spangled Banner, was quite ineffective. Over 25 hours, the British fired 1,500-1,800 bombs and rockets but only killed 4 and wounded 25.
9XrQ TIL A Lesbian Rule is a flexible ruler made from lead used to reproduce irregular curves in construction
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