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TIL The first (UAV) unmanned, remote controlled, video camera guided aircraft assault drone was built in 1942

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D1Qvj TIL that a Russian Pilot bet his Co-pilot that he could land his plane with his eyes closed. He proceeded to lose said bet
ANJmx TIL Belgian scientist Georges Lemaître died on 20 June 1966, shortly after having learned of the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation, which provided further evidence for his proposal about the birth of the universe, the "Big Bang Theory"
kAL7 TIL that winter storm names are not acknowledged by the National Weather Service
N759e TIL of Daniel Lewin, who is believed to be the first person murdered in the 9/11 attacks, while attempting to prevent the hijacking of American Airlines Flight 11.
KO7w9 TIL in the 18th century rich people would keep ornamental hermits on their estate as a status symbol. They would be fed and cared for by the estate owner, almost like a pet.