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TIL In 1930, a lawyer tried to leave $50,000 in trust to build a Womanless library. “No Woman Admitted” signs were to be posted at each entrance and no works by women were to be allowed on the premises. His family successfully challenged his will after his death, and the plans were scrapped.

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j6xoa TIL Electric commuter train use up to 6x less electricity per passenger-km then a Tesla Model 3 with a single driver, depending on train weight. However once the train is less than 10-15% full, it will be less efficient.
KO1W9 TIL: The Hula burger. In 1962, Ray Kroc added a grilled piece of pineapple with a slice of cheese in a bun as a meatless option for Catholics on Lent. Needless to say, it didn’t last very long
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