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TIL John Denver and his co-writer had never even been to West Virginia when they put out "Country Roads"

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GArMj TIL the Archies classic "Sugar, Sugar" was one of the songs that astronaut Alan Bean requested be part of the musical selections on the Apollo 12 mission.
9wrnG TIL During the evacuation of a hospital during hurricane Katrina a sniper opened fire on medical workers and patients.
NZwM TIL Isaac Newton prowled the bars and taverns in seedy parts of London in disguise to gather evidence of counterfeiting. His work led to 28 convictions, one being hanged for high treason
WdaB TIL that Bill Haast, known as “Snake Man,” was bitten by venomous snakes more than 170 times. By injecting himself with snake venom daily for over 60 years, he saved countless lives with his antibody rich blood. He lived to be 100.
4N6X TIL that some people believe Jesus escaped crucifixion, fled across Asia, settled in modern-day Aomori prefecture in Japan, and became a rice farmer.