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Wkl7X TIL that the WWII Axis Powers dropped pornographic propaganda on Allied soldiers in the hopes of demoralizing them. Instead, they inadvertently boosted their morale.
4ANR TIL: Since 1969, the United States has only had a balanced budget five times, four of which happened during the last four years of the Clinton administration.
LnL9 TIL that David (of the Bible’s David & Goliath) declared that he loved his friend, Jonathan, “more than any woman”. But many Christians refuse to accept any possibility that it could’ve been a gay relationship.
l7jNr TIL Kenny Lofton and Tim Stoddard are the only two athletes to have played in both a Men's NCAA Final Four and an MLB World Series game. They are also both alumni of East Chicago Washington High School
MeA9a TIL the Canadian divisions who took Juno beach on D-Day were all volunteers. Canada did not enact conscription until later in 1944; only 2463 men ever saw forced front line service. Overall, 10%+ of Canada's population served in the war effort.