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TIL David Bowie wrote lyrics set to a French song ‘Comme d'habitude’ which was discarded and then later rewrote and released as 'My way’ made famous by Frank Sinatra

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BgQKb TIL A new study suggests that men and women are 14 percent more likely to die on their birthday than any other day of the year. This effect was strongest in people aged 60 and older, who were up to 18 percent more likely to die on their birthday.
LQpv9 TIL: in the USA, only the president, a state governor, or the mayor of the D.C. can order flags to fly at half-staff. Reasons for flying at half staff are: The death of a government official, military member, or first responder, A national tragedy, Memorial Day or another national day of remembrance
Me7r7 Unpredictable extremes of weather could be a huge problem. Simon N. Gosling, a geographer at the University of Nottingham in England, and Robert E. Davis of the University of Virginia agree that hotter weather on average isn't as dangerous as unexpected weather. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in April looked at how temperature fluctuations over a single summer affect mortality in vulnerable populations.
XVW8 TIL that the reigning Super Bowl Champions Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson makes less than $1 million and is actually the lowest paid quarterback on the team, with his two backups making substantially more than him.
6EyrQ TIL the square patch on backpacks like Jansport is called a lash tab or pig snout. Originally, it was designed for outdoor packs to pass string through it and fasten equipment.