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TIL; The character of Rocky was based upon a real life boxer who was not expected to go 3 rounds against Muhammad Ali. To everyone's surprise, he went 15 rounds.

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mx90E TIL I learned that in 2002, two airplanes collided in mid-air killing everyone aboard. Two years later, the air traffic controller was murdered as revenge.
gMrO8 TIL that according to the Supreme Court, when you fill out your W-4, you are voluntarily entering into an agreement with the federal government, and claiming that the money you receive is taxable income.
nJg9 TIL Jack Johnson, the first black man to hold the World Heavyweight Title, also invented the wrench… in 1922.
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