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TIL the F4 Phantom II was called “World’s Leading Distributor of MiG Parts” because it destroyed so many MiG fighters

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8aPQZ TIL Florida statute mandates a free education in any trade apprenticeship.
Xxk6 TIL Medal of Honor recipient, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez fought for 6 hours straight and had 37 puncture wounds, exposed intestine, broken jaw, and eyes caked in blood. He was pronounced dead until he spat in the face of a doctor who was zipping him up in a body bag.
rxoo TIL: When the film “Cannibal Holocaust” was released, it’s depiction of an impalement was so accurate, that the director was charged with murder
nAb TIL The Japanese yakuza provided disaster relief for both the Kobe and Tohoku earthquakes.
XEn1j TIL Pepper Spray is best washed out by initial baby shampoo (mixture wjth water) and then continuous, long rinse with pure water. Milk has been shown to not be as effective. Just water is better than nothing.