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TIL that the first shipping container was invented and patented in 1956 by the owner of an American trucking fleet, which reduced his shipping cost from $5.86 to .16 cents, paving the way for globalisation and mass intercontinental shipping.

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1aeAW TIL the Great Pyramid of Giza volume is about 2.5 million cubic meters. The construction of the pyramid in 20 years meant placing 800 tons of stone blocks - every day! Since it comprises 2.3 million blocks, construction in 20 years required the placement of over 12 blocks every hour, day and night.
v1XWD TIL Ella Fitzgerald forgot a lyrics of the song she’s singing, but won a Grammy for her performance of improvising.
loke1 TIL Norway's oil fund is worth 1 trillion dollars. But, the country only spends 3% of the fund a year, because they are saving it for the next generation.
bN09 TIL that dogs have a larger carbon footprint than an SUV
e0506 TIL the American flag was designed by a High School Student. Happy Independence Day!