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TIL just two of Dolly Parton’s songs (“Jolene” and “9 to 5”) gross about $6 million to $8 million per year in royalties

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ljLA TIL After prohibition was repealed in 1933, Yuengling sent a truckload of “Winner Beer” to President Roosevelt in appreciation, which arrived the day the amendment was repealed which is surprising since Yuengling beer takes almost three weeks to brew and age.
neYar TIL During the D-Day invasion, the Allies dropped thousands of decoy dummy paratroopers called Ruperts that couldn't be distinguished from real paratroopers at a distance, these fakes sent Nazi forces chasing them inland in pursuit while real paratroops landed closer to Cherborg and Caen
eQgE TIL the highest ranking and rarest military decoration in ancient Rome was a crown made of grass. It was awarded to officers whose actions saved an entire legion, or an entire army, and was made up of only grass, wheat, and flowers.
ppwN TIL:The video “Runaway” Train by Soul Asylum had different versions depending in what country it was shown. They each showed photos and videos of missing kids from the areas where it was shown. 26 kids from the video were eventually found.
ep6VL TIL At any given time there are approximately 2,000 thunderstorms taking place globally.