13 Lesser Known Facts About 9/11

The 9/11 attacks led to a series of geopolitical developments that have shaped the world we live in today. Unfortunately, terrorist attacks have become somewhat more common since then. 

By now, after 15 years, it seems like nothing about 9/11 can surprise us. We know that Al Qaeda planned the attacks and we’ve also heard tons of conspiracy theories related to the U.S. Government’s involvement. There happen to be tons of interesting facts about that day that are actually true, and most people don’t know them. 

Here are 13 lesser-known facts about 9/11. 

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1. Understandably, people avoided travelling via flight and opted for vehicles after the attacks. Experts estimate that nearly 1,600 Americans lost their lives in car accidents following 9/11 simply due to the heightened traffic. 

2. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund provided an average of $1.8 million to the families of victims.

3. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community donated 11,170 pints of blood to the victims of 9/11.

4. The Masai tribe from Kenya donated 14 cows to America after 9/11 to show respect.