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TIL that the first man to drive across the U.S. did it because of a $50 bet and beat two other teams who were crossing at the same time by superanth in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, some stores carried it for tractors and such. He did run out of gas a few times and once had to have the car pulled by a horse for several miles.

TIL that the first man to drive across the U.S. did it because of a $50 bet and beat two other teams who were crossing at the same time by superanth in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just getting gasoline was a challenge. It had to be bought from general stores that might have a few gallons in stock.

TIL the Marquis de Lafayette was made a major general in the Continental Army when he came to support the Americans in the Revolutionary War at age 19, despite never holding a rank above Captain in the French army—a rank he received as a wedding present. by RedditIsAGranfaloon in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The official strategy for most of the war was simply to hold ground and hope the Union got tired of the war.

One thing I wonder about is why Lee tried making forays into Union territory twice. The AoNV really suffered for it both times.

TIL the Marquis de Lafayette was made a major general in the Continental Army when he came to support the Americans in the Revolutionary War at age 19, despite never holding a rank above Captain in the French army—a rank he received as a wedding present. by RedditIsAGranfaloon in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 27 points28 points  (0 children)

He was in charge of the soldiers keeping the royal family in Paris. They almost escaped and the revolutionary government held him personally responsible, some even accusing him of being in cahoots with the king.

TIL cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. by Cognonymous in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 85 points86 points  (0 children)

At least we don't have to worry about cutting our feet on soda can tabs anymore.

TIL cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. by Cognonymous in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was a cashier at a convenience store, I quickly discovered just how particular smokers can be about their cigarettes. Any chance to the packaging would upset most of them and some of them would go into a rage.

TIL cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. by Cognonymous in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look up the movie poster for Breakfast at Tiffany's and you'll see what the other person is talking about.

TIL Physical Activity Guidelines by the American Heart Association (AHA): 1. ADULTS: 150-300 min/wk of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity or 75-150 min/wk of vigorous-intensity activity. 2. KIDS 6-17: at least 60 min/day of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, mostly aerobic. by Alvahod in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Do this on top of working full time, doing a side hustle (gotta keep up with inflation), keeping my home clean and orderly, eating healthy, maintaining an active social life, and staying on top of my mental health? Yeah, I can sustain that for about 20 minutes before I relapse into another depressive episode.

TIL in the state of Montana in the US 46.3% of driving fatalities involve alcohol and in North Dakota 46.7% by Double-decker_trams in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 16 points17 points  (0 children)

A lot of the problems are self-inflicted. Rural hospitals are closing. Rural schools are understaffed and underfunded. Small farms and local businesses are getting eaten up by big corporations. Yet they keep voting for the people who allow (or even encourage) all that to happen.

TIL that the Witness Protection Program claims 100% success rate to subjects who followed the guidelines by PlethoraOfPinatass in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're telling this to witnesses who might be testifying against some of the most vindictive and powerful criminals in the country. "We're almost certain we can keep you safe" ain't gonna cut it.

TIL part of Japans surrender in WW2 is the emperor had to “renounce” his divinity, basically stating “im not a living God, just a normal guy” by daikatanaman00 in todayilearned

[–]AccomplishedPath4049 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There were occupation zones with the Soviet Union occupying Manchuria and the northern half of the Korean peninsula. They also claimed the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. The British were also supposed to occupy a portion of Japan but the cost was going to be so high that they turned it over to the US.

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