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TIL that American President Calvin Coolidge confused the entire world when he declared, "I Do Not Choose To Run For President In Nineteen Twenty-Eight" a year before the election

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xVMlo TIL of Hilberts Hotel. It can accomodate any number of new arrivals, even when it is already fully occupied. Surprisingly, it can even accomodate an infinite number of new arrivals, when already full. In both cases however, all guests must move to a different room.
e0gGD TIL the birthing position used on movies and TV shows is the most painful type for pretty much all women. It is not typically recommended anywhere in the world.
0PwA TIL that Mr Rodgers, when receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1997 Daytime Emmys, asked his audience to take “ten seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are”, causing many to cry.
JYKR1 TIL, Danny Sugerman started a career in music at 12 years of age, opening fan mail for the Door's. After Jim Morrison's death he took over for their manager, following into Ray Manzarek's solo career. In addition to also managing Iggy Pop, he wrote 3 books about the Doors.
4NWw TIL J.R.R. Tolkien and Hitler fought against one another during one of the biggest battles in the First World War, the Battle of Somme.