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Til that veggies sparks in the microwave from metals and minerals in them

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6EOal TIL about Avro Yeadon, which built nearly 700 Lancaster bombers in WW2. To avoid German bombing, an elaborate camouflaging operation took place, grass covering the roof and hedges made out of fabric to replicate the original field pattern. Dummy animals were moved daily to increase the camouflage
R6r7 TIL that in 1788 during the Austro–Turkish War, the Austrian army accidentally attacked itself after an alcohol-fueled conflict heard shouts of “Turks! Turks!” even though none were around. This resulted in 10,000 casualties and losses.
aybN TIL that the victims of the Pompeii eruption had “perfect teeth” - linked to both a healthy diet and high levels of fluorine in the air and water near the volcano
ADm6n TIL Isaac Newton studied the occult and predicted the end of the world as we know it to happen around the year 2060. He believed humanity would then progress into an era of divinely inspired peace.
PYGDG TIL that the president of Adobe software. Was kidnapped and held for 4 days.