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TIL Google Maps calculates their traffic by having all iPhones that have Google Maps open and Android phones that have location services turned on send anonymous bits of data back to Google

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wLMDJ Today I learned that John Adams wanted to celebrate Independence day on July Second with, "Pomp and Parade with shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations"
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