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TIL Wagner Dodge escaped the Mann Gulch fire by lighting an "escape fire" in front of him and laying down on the now dead grass so the main fire could not engulf him.

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GYDR7 TIL Bunker fuel is the generic term given to any fuel poured into a ship’s bunkers to power its engines. Deep sea cargo ships typically burn the heavy, residual oil left over after gasoline, diesel and other light hydrocarbons are extracted from crude oil during the refining process. It's very toxic
neVwW TIL America's longest-serving innocent prisoner was Ricky Jackson who spent 39 years behind bars, from the age 19 to 58. He received more than one million dollars compensation from the state of Ohio
8rmK TIL The Make A Wish foundation was the brainchild of two Arizona cops, dreamed up while flying home from the funeral of a little boy who had they made an honorary officer, after the boy was diagnosed with leukemia
jNarn TIL: Listerine mouthwash is named after Joseph Lister. Joseph Lister was the British surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery. During his time, he would be chastised and ridiculed by other doctors for suggesting sanitary practices.
v1067 TIL that George Francis Train organized the Union Pacific Railroad. He also traveled around the world in 80 days, which inspired the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days.