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TIL Ronald Reagan attempted Assassin Is Now A Youtube Musician

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ADRmn TIL about Marjoe Gortner. Forced to be an evangelical preacher at a young age, he left his religion, but then returned to make some money. He eventually invited a documentary crew to follow him as he showed the “tricks” of his revivals. The 1972 film won an Oscar.
WeNB TIL since many female insects mate just once in their lives, insect populations can be controlled by releasing swarms of sterile males into the wild; the females mate with them, never have babies, and die. The method has eradicated populations of dangerous insects in several regions.
DrpY TIL the removal of Skymall magazines saved American Airlines an estimated $350K per year in fuel costs.
XEZ66 TIL of Stephen Blumberg, a book thief who stole more than 23,600 books worth $5.3 million. He took them from more than 268 universities and museums. It was the largest book theft in the states, and Blumberg has been recognised as the most successful book thief in US history.
0d7Ov TIL that Hevisaurus is a Finnish heavy metal band for kids, with members performing in dinosaur costumes.