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Y7dOv TIL The first fully automated guided missile used in combat was deployed by the US in 1945. It was successfully used against Japanese ships. The ASM-N-2 Bat used active miniaturized RADAR, created before the age of transistors. It was developed by The Bureau of Standards, Bell Labs, and MIT.
xXkw TIL that immediately after getting in a car accident, comedian Sam Kinison looked relatively unscathed and started talking to no one. He said, “But why?” and then responded, “Okay, okay, okay.” He died shortly thereafter.
jNyPE TIL Cyndi Laupers hit song "all through the night" was first recorded and written by Jules Shear. Unlike many covers that do not include the original artist, Jules sings throughout Cyndi's recording as backing vocalist.
xeD TIL The shiver you get when you experience something with strong emotions, is called Frisson
a878o TIL Christopher Walken volunteered to be in Fatboy Slim's iconic "Weapon of Choice" music video