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TIL Heath Ledger directed the music video for the song “King Rat” by Modest Mouse.

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4XdXo TIL about the Peshtigo fire the deadliest wildfire in US history that killed around 1500 people. It's almost unknown because the more famous Great Chicago Fire happened on the same day.
R5jN8 TIL the great white pelican has a huge wingspan, second only to the condor in North America. It can span 10 feet.
loaW5 TIL The repeal of Prohibition helped the Democrats and FDR win the election. Not only that, the Democrats (known as the "wet party") made enormous gains in both houses of Congress, which passed the 21st Amendment to repeal Prohibition even before FDR officially took office.
oB7QY TIL of Harold Shipman the most prolific known serial killer in the world, a doctor who was "addicted to killing", murdering an estimated 215-260 of his patients.
8avmV TIL Vampires can’t be seen in reflections due to mirrors traditionally being coated in silver.