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TIL that during the Battle of Tarawa, due to a miscalculation of the high tide, the landing craft carrying US Marines became stuck on coral reefs, which surround Tarawa, roughly 700 yards from the shore. So they had to wade through the chest deep, shark infested waters while dodging Japanese fire.

KERB TIL Roald Dahl was so disappointed with the original Willy Wonka film that he refused any more adaptations during his lifetime
W7OYd TIL that Michael Jackson's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever. Jackson also currently has the highest number of albums on the list with five, Celine Dion has four, while the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Madonna and Whitney Houston each have three.
b9x6a TIL that Diamonds do not last forever, as the amount that people spend on weddings and engagement rings is inversely associated with how long they stay married. Spending between $2,000-$4,000 is associated with (an increase in the hazard of divorce) as compared with spending between $500- $2,000
Nra6 TIL in 2008, while promoting a new High School Musical film , Disney had to withdraw a line of young girls underwear from the shelves after they were deemed too sexually suggestive. Why? They had the slogan “Dive in” written on the front.
YpME7 TIL that Phyllis Smith, commonly known for her role as Phyllis Vance in the Office, was once a burlesque dancer and a cheerleader for the old St. Louis Cardinals NFL team.