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4kgR6 TIL William Bratton, who popularized the "broken windows theory" to curb crime, is the only person to have led the police departments of the two largest US cities — New York and Los Angeles.
l70DB TIL that famous pirate Thomas Tew asked his crew for permission to turn to piracy, and in return they shouted “A gold chain or a wooden leg, we'll stand with you!"
6EnQQ TIL about Harpreet Dev, a licensed taxi driver who for over a decade legally drives everywhere backwards. He is also the backward driving champion.
4kLjN TIL about Fallstreak Holes or “hole-punch” clouds, a natural weather phenomenon that causes a large gap, usually circular or elliptical, that can appear in cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds. It’s often associated with UFO sightings
e05M6 TIL that by shaking ketchup, you're actually making it thinner & easier to squeeze, instead of just moving it towards the cap. It's a non-Newtonian fluid & changes properties the more energy you give it! (That's often why more ends up on your plate than you planned)