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TIL That during World War II, The Russian Red Army fought 75%-80% of Nazi forces deployed during the war.

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jNOra TIL Kelly Clarkson's single "Since U Been Gone" was inspired by the 2003 song "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. "Maps" and "Since U Been Gone" share similar introductions, post-chorus guitar breaks, and middle eights, and are both in the key of G major.
OoJ1e TIL of Schienenzeppelin, an experimental railcar built in 1930 that moved via double bladed propeller and reached 143 mph. Only one example was built and never put in service due to safety concerns
N75JP TIL When it rains, people publish more negative posts on Facebook. Each negative post negatively affects one to two other people. The negative post spreads like contagion, negatively affecting people's moods in cities without rainfall. Social networks magnify the synchronisation of global moods.
PYv4J TIL that the skatman was made to help people with stammers. Scatman John himself suffered from a severse stammer
ADBEa TIL that the first NBA game occured in November 1, 1946 with the matchup of the New York Knicks and the Toronto Huskies in Toronto in front of 7,090 fans with the score of 68-66 in favor of the knicks