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TIL in 1991 As a Captain HR McMaster lead a legendary tank battle in Iraq that destroyed a much larger Iraqi tank force. He defeated 28 Iraqi Republican Guard tanks in 23 minutes with no loses. This earned him a Silver Star for valor.

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1a6Y8 TIL actress Kate Mara is the great-granddaughter of both Tim Mara (founder of the NY Giants) and Art Rooney (founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers). Her acting contracts have a clause stating that if any of these teams make it to the Super Bowl, she will attend the game before work.
OGElY TIL Attila the Hun died not in battle, but of a nosebleed after his wedding feast. It is thought he choked on blood.
Lkngd TIL that the pope has a summer/vacation home know as the Palace of Castel Gandolfo and it is technically an exclave of Vacation City.
Wk0lY TIL the "Jews are money hungry" stereotype can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when Jews were allowed to lend money with interest, but Christians were not as it was against their religion.
b9MOE TIL that fried tarantulas are considered a regional delicacy in some parts of Cambodia.