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TIL that the SHAZAM comic inspired Elvis Presley's look, from his hair to his costume - specifically the character Captain Marvel Jr. (aka Freddy Freeman).

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gE4X TIL that the Alaskan Salmon we enjoy in the U.S. is caught in Alaska, then shipped to China to be cleaned and deboned, and then shipped back to the U.S. for us to eat. The low cost of labor in China makes it cost effective for companies to pay for shipping and Chinese labor rather than U.S. labor.
QJ7nX TIL "The Christ" in "Jesus The Christ" is a title, and biblical naming conventions often used "Father's Name + Son" as a person's last name, so an entirely correct way to write Jesus' name would be - Jesus "The Christ" Josephson.
wLv7M TIL the United States made it illegal to discriminate based on an individual's DNA sequence in 2008, an act that was passed almost unanimously by the house, senate, and executive branch.
0dapj TIL US butter is shaped differently depending on where in the US it's produced. Eastern US butter is longer and skinnier while west coast butter is short and stubby.
4db TIL there is an island in the English channel where cars are banned. People get around on bicycle, horses or tractors.