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TIL that although Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture was written to include cannons firing and cathedral bells, synchronising them with an orchestra proved all but impossible. It wasn't until 1954 that composer Antal Doráti mixed a studio recording with cannons and bells, finally playing it as intended.

1aWvX TIL that in one survey, 56% of pilots have admitted to sleeping on the job, with 29% waking up to find the other pilot asleep as well.
e06ag TIL Dreamt is the only word in English that ends in -mt
xVRG7 TIL: Kenan Thompson is the longest tenured SNL member ever
9RlG TIL CeeLo Green’s song “F**k You” was written by Bruno Mars.
0wGYL TIL Chinese CS:GO cheaters have their "Sesame Credit" score lowered as punishment which hamper their ability to borrow money in the future