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TIL that pumpernickel (the German whole grain sourdough bread) literally means "farting devil" or "devil's farts."

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NX0X1 TIL about actor Doug McClure, who was the inspiration for The Simpsons' character, Troy McClure. McClure's daughter said that while watching an episode of The Simpsons, Doug saw the character Troy McClure on the show and said, "Are they making fun of me?"
ojBE TIL in WWII, a dog named Gander fended off two Japanese ambushes. When they came back again, with a grenade this time, Gander picked it up and charged back at them, killing more Japanese, saving his wounded team, going out in a blaze of glory and earning a posthumous medal.
Yp4Nv TIL that in 2015, police in Australia were called to a flat after neighbours were woken by the sounds of screaming, yelling, and destruction of furniture. It turned out to be a man trying to kill a spider.
VBXwG TIL That the McDonald Observatory in Texas, it's primary mirror has 7 bullet holes in it. This has caused it to only reduce in effectiveness by approximately 1%.
V59Q TIL Liam Neeson shot The Grey in -20 degree temperatures. When his face is beet red, it’s not because he’s wearing makeup.