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TIL Shirley Temple's daughter Lori Black was the bassist for the Grunge/Alt-Metal band the Melvins

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nWexP TIL about Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who enlisted as a male in the Union Army in 1863, fought in 40 engagements. He maintained his male name and expression after the war until his death in 1915, and is the first documented transmale who served in the US Army.
WMNB TIL that in 1972, a serbian flight attendant fell from 33000ft (10000m) after the plane she was flying in was torn apart by an explosive device. She survived the fall without permanent injuries.
XEveE TIL that the song My Sharona by the Knack was about a real person; she sells high end real estate today.
BrKpW TIL the short-lived Dana Carvey Show had different sponsors each episode. As the ratings tanked, sponsors pulled out. The 1st episode was Taco Bell, the 4th was Diet Mug Root Beer, & the 6th was Szechuan Dynasty, a nearby Chinese restaurant. It was canceled after #7 (no sponsor)
BAdb TIL The Doors were banned from the Ed Sullivan show after saying “higher” when performing Light My Fire although agreeing to change it during rehearsal to “better” as it could be referencing drug use.