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TIL of Huey Long, governor of Louisiana 1928-1932. Determined to be president by 1936, he wanted to redistribute the wealth of the rich by limiting private fortunes to $50 million, legacies to $5 million, and annual incomes to $1 million. His slogan was "Every Man A King." He was murdered in 1935.

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J1Yxj TIL in 1998 in a bar, 25 year old pro wrestler Big Show was harassed with derogatory remarks by a 30 year old man named Robert Sawyer, who is himself 6'6 (1.98m) and 220 pounds (100kg). After having enough, Big Show punched Sawyer, shattering the latter's jaw in the process.
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