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TIL that Heath Ledger, on the set while filming The Dark Knight, would pass time by skateboarding around and even over other actors…in full makeup and outfit.

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4Xe6X TIL That the full lyrics of "Take me Out to the Ball Game" reveal the song was a feminist anthem about a woman wanting to go see a baseball game rather than go on a date to a show.
KY8xB TIL that the OSS (the precursor to the CIA) had a psychological report of Hitler made by psychologist Walter C. Langer between 1943 - 1944. It is most notable for making several accurate predictions on Hitler's future, including his attempted assassination, his refusal to surrender, and his suicide.
kOmKe TIL According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, hot dogs began being sold in packs of 10 to meet an ideal retail weight target per package, whereas hot dog buns are sold by 8 because baking trays normally can fit 8 rolls.
grBjD TIL under suspicion that he might join protests at the republican party convention in 1972, John Lennon was under heavy CIA surveillance. Lennon and his wife were aware they were under surveillance to some degree, but were still shocked once they were informed about the full extent of it
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