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TIL most airlines don't allow the pilot and co-pilot to eat the same meal, so that in the case of food poisoning, one of them isn't affected

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vPNjB TIL the 2010 Flash Crash, during which the US stock market temporarily lost $1 trillion in value, was partly caused by Navinder Sarao, an autistic man living in his parents' London home. In a span of 5 years, Sarao made a profit of $40 million by tricking high frequency traders with custom software.
oRwAo TIL There was reportedly a 50-person pub brawl in a British pub over who would obtain the last bag of dry-roasted peanuts.
lowDB TIL One hit wonder Chamillionaire known for his hit song "Ridin", has shares or investments in over 40 companies, is a resident investor in LAs biggest firm, and has a net worth of over 50 million, independent from his rap career.
mpMp TIL that “Horseback riding carries a higher injury rate than motorcycle riding.”
EgMpp TIL the most popular first name is the world is Maria, with one in every 119 people bearing the name. But coming in third is "Mohammed", which also ranks fifth when spelled "Muhammad," sixth when spelled "Mohamed" and eighth when spelled "Mohammad."