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TIL that on 9/12/2001, in a sign of support for the US, Queen Elizabeth directed that the Star Spangled Banner be played instead of what is typically played, breaking a centuries-old tradition for the first time.

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R7PKQ TIL Lambskin condoms are actually made from Lamb Intestine, are one of the oldest form of condom, and do not protect against many STIs including HIV.
Vldm TIL There was so much fighting on the Normandy beaches on D-Day, that it is estimated about 4% of the sand is actually shrapnel
Rxa7 TIL that in 1993 Creedence Clearwater Revival’s record label sued former lead singer John Fogerty because his song “The Old Man Down the Road” sounded similar to “Run Through the Jungle.” Although Fogerty was awarded attorney fees, the judge found that “an artist can’t plagiarize himself.”
gMmn8 TIL that Korean Air accidentally strayed into Soviet Airspace, leading to the plane being shot down. To prevent such a tragedy, US President Ronald Reagan declassified a critical military tech and that is how we got GPS for civilian use.
R5V4 TIL that North Koreans who defect to South Korea get $10,000 to $28,000 “start up money.