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TIL duck boat tours use replica or surplus military DUKW vehicles used for amphibious landings in WW2

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OmEX TIL an entire season of Judge Judy is filmed in just 52 days. Judge Judy herself is also the #1 highest paid TV star, making $45 million per year.
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