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TIL Henry Kissinger was an Honorary Member of The Harlem Globetrotters

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LkE6v TIL in Hitler's Germany, the government would give badges to "mothers who exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood, and who conceived and raised at least four or more children in the role of a parent". The highest class is a Gold Cross, for eligible mothers with eight or more children.
X0BA8 TIL a “Friends” spinoff sequel series “Joey” ran for two seasons from 2004-2006 starring Matt LeBlanc reprising his role as Joey Tribbiani.
GYkMN TIL that Victor Hugo visited prostitutes so frequently that during his funeral, almost all the brothels in Paris closed to mourn their best client.
woDj1 TIL that to date no woman has run a 4 minute mile
69vrZ TIL the patrol boats used by the United States Navy during the Vietnam War were powered by jets manufactured by Jacuzzi