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TIL more than 143 million Americans live in places that have some potential for shaking from an earthquake that can cause damage

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gM44b TIL the musician Prince played all 27 instruments on his debut album
691VW TIL the song "A Real Hero" by College was written for Sully Sullenberger and his life-saving heroics in the "Miracle on the Hudson" where he saved all 155 souls on his flight after losing power in both engines from a bird-strike soon after takeoff.
X0Q7E TIL The Deer Hunter pioneered "prestige pictures" where the films would only be screened at the end of the year to qualify for Academy Award recognition, then would have a full-scale release after the nominations.
dDY4d TIL before working together in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Alan Ruck and Matthew Broderick had acted together in the Broadway production of Biloxi Blues. Cameron's "Mr. Peterson" voice was Ruck's in-joke imitation of their former director Gene Saks.
e07Xk TIL Gun suppressors only reduce damage to ear drums. They do not make gunshots silent