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TIL C.S.Lewis, Aldous Huxley and J.F.Kennedy all died on the same day, the media coverage of thetwo former being overshadowed by the latter

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0wxxR TIL that infamous film director Ed Wood has served in the USMC during WW2. He had claimed that that he feared being wounded in battle more than he feared being killed, mainly because he was afraid a combat medic would discover his secret due to wearing a a bra and panties under his uniform.
v1BY7 TIL that, in 2006, a constitutional amendment came before Florida voters that would require 60% of the vote to amend the state constitution. In a twist of irony, Florida voters approved the amendment, which required all future amendments to get 60% of the vote to pass, with only 57% of the vote.
OGGb1 TIL The Mariana Trench was first discovered in 1951 by a British Survey ship.
b9vX0 TIL Philadelphia Police bombed a Pro-Black movement in 1985, killing 11 people, including 5 children. The only person to go to jail, was the only survivor.
R50dw TIL that living within 500 meters of an airport increases lead exposure risks in children