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TIL An MI6 source's claim that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction was entirely lifted from the plot of the movie The Rock

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XEXwE TIL a B26 Marauder named Flak Bait flew the most WWII combat missions of any plane, 207 over the course of 2 years, 130 of which were piloted by Lt. James J. Farrell. It was hit by enemy fire constantly but repaired and put back in the air. The name came from Farrell's dog, nicknamed Flea Bait.
O8w1 TIL that 5 years ago in Estonia during an economic crisis, a family therapist hoping to encourage random acts of kindness helped found the Bank of Happiness: a forum where people can exchange good deeds. Currently over 500 requests and offers for free services are posted in 5 languages.
v185r TIL that The Tornados' 1966 "Do You Come Here Often" is considered UK's first major label release of a gay themed pop song. The instrumental tune featured overdubbed flirty same-sex banter, at a time when violation of sodomy laws was punishable with prison time.
EXrV TIL that the Dutch government once enforced a tax in new buildings based on their width, which led to the tall and narrow houses throughout the Netherlands.
5YmeP TIL it's actually possible to shoot arrows around corners/obstacles