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TIL Mickey Mouse's predecessor was a character named Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who had to be replaced because his rights were owned by Universal Studios

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YBJr TIL In December 1952 the Tower Bridge started to open while a double-decker bus was passing. The driver, Albert Gunton made the decision to accelerate, clearing a 3 ft gap to drop 6 ft onto the north bascule, which had not yet started to rise. There were no serious injuries.
X0oND TIL of the Manila Massacre during WWII when Japanese troops conducted mop-up operations in Manila, killing over 54,000 Filipinos, including children. Pregnant women had their bellies ripped open and fleeing civilians were executed.
mxd6x TIL that tumbleweeds, an iconic symbol of the old West, are actually an invasive species and didn't arrive until the late 1800s.
D8de TIL the 6th man to walk on the moon claimed peace-loving aliens came to earth in order to stop a USA vs Soviet nuclear war
Mey1V TIL: At age 77, Aaron Burr married a wealthy widow. Soon after, she realized her fortune was dwindling due to Burr's land speculation losses, so she separated from Burr. For her divorce lawyer, she chose Alexander Hamilton Jr. The divorce was completed on the day of Burr's death.