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TIL there's a Canadian County in the middle of Oklahoma

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N7j81 TIL that Avro, a Canadian Aircraft Company built one of the most advanced aircraft of its time, Avro Arrow. Although it was sought by British and Americans, its production was halted due to insufficient fund and all 5 prototypes were destroyed.
EgZRd TIL Rick James and Neil Young were in a band together Called the Mynah Birds.
Zpwv TIL the Human Eye is a 576 MP “Video Camera” with a Frame-Rate of 220 Frames Per Second
oGWR TIL Fred Astaire broke his wrist while riding his grandson’s skateboard. He was later awarded a life membership in the National Skateboard Society.
GYBpE TIL researchers discovered that applying a sonogram to a person's skull and stimulating specific brain regions can alter their mood. One researcher described applying it to his own head and later feeling like he had a martini. They hope to develop a sonogram-based device to treat mood disorders.