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TIL that the Soviets built the first Supersonic airliner (before Concorde) and it was a dangerous failure

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NXb61 TIL: Astronomers didnt officially confirm the existence of planets outside our solar system until 1992
BgNXe TIL the Giro d'Italia used to award the Black Jersey to the rider in last overall place. This move spurred fierce competition among riders determined to be last across the finish line. Tactics included hiding in bars, behind hedges, in farm buildings, and even puncturing their own tires
6oDZ TIL: There is a glass toaster called the Bugatti Toaster that will be released in the US next year
Ooyg7 TIL that Steve from Blue’s Clues once showed up unannounced to a kid’s birthday party after seeing a party sign and blue paw print on the house’s mailbox. He showed up in character and costume, handed our presents and refused any compensation from the parents.
wLOK7 TIL that Los Angeles's economy is bigger than every state in America with just two exceptions: New York and Texas