› added 1 year ago

179

TIL There was a "War" horse named SGT. Reckless that served in the Korean War. Her decorations include, Purple Heart (1 Gold star), Presidential Unit Citation (1 bronze star), Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and multiple Korean service medals.

Read more 1stmardiv.marines.mil

via reddit.com

v6P4 TIL That when Wonder Woman first appeared as a member of The Justice Society in 1941, the group made her their secretary.
pYABO TIL the first recorded ascent of Ben Nevis (the highest mountain in Scotland and the UK) was made by James Robertson, an Edinburgh botanist, in 1771.
nexdr TIL that one air crash, Delta Flight 1141, was caused by the pilots talking about another air crash, Continental Flight 1713. They were so distracted by their own conversation they forgot to lower the flaps. The other air crash they were talking about also involved too much non-relevant discussion
46Bb TIL there is a cup of Starbucks in every scene of Fight Club
DvRj TIL Obese People are 80% more likely to die in car crashes than normal weight drivers