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TIL the longest wedding veil was over 63 football fields long, with by maria paraskeva, from cyprus in 2018

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R5kpw TIL the worst hydrogen airship disaster in history is NOT the 1937 Hindenburg disaster. In 1930, 48 of 54 passengers on a experimental British Airship were killed in a crash during a storm over France. Of the 97 passengers on the Hindenburg there were 35 fatalities, plus one ground crew death.
R7kPl TIL "Smart Aleck" was a real person, Alec Hoag, a pimp who stole from his prostitute wife's customers while they were "distracted" with her. He was caught, but bribed police to stay free. He became so successful that he felt he didn't have to bribe police anymore, at which point he was arrested.
XEevR TIL Chris Columbus was originally suppose to direct "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," but dropped out because Chevy Chase was difficult to work with. A few weeks later he got the script for "Home Alone," which revitalized his career.
oBJ58 TIL that mice can sing, but we can't hear them. Male mice can produce complex songs, similar to songbirds, in the ultrasonic range when they spend time with females.
OPZa TIL The most commonly used sled dogs are selectively bred mutts, not the beautiful black and white Huskies we all know and love.