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TIL that after The Exorcist, Linda Blair starred in a TV movie about teen alcoholism with then-emerging talent Mark Hamill and Bill Daniels. Directed by Richard Donner a year before The Omen was released.

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oBEm8 TIL that during D-Day invasion of Normandy by the allied forces, German commanders wanted to send the armored (Panzer Tanks) division to stop them. They had to wait for the order from Hitler because he was sleeping at the time and didn't want to be disturbed. When he woke up, it was too late.
Eg8Mo TIL of the Lunada Bay Boys, beginning in the 60s as a peaceful surfing club for Palos Verdes residents. It would devolve into a territorial surfer gang that would harass non local beachgoers and destroy their property. By 2017, approx. one-quarter to one half of the local surfers are members.
WXro TIL: Most burns received by Firefighters are in fact scalds, brought on by their sweat turning into steam. Many Fire Services provide Tshirts to be worn underneath fire kit that wick away moisture to try and avoid this.
Rjbj TIL approximately 3,000 years elapsed from the first pharaoh to the last. That means that Ancient Egypt existed for more than half of recorded history to date.
Lknp9 TIL that twelve quarterbacks have won multiple Super Bowls, accounting for 34/55 championships. It is much more likely that the Super Bowl will be won by a QB who has already won one, or will win one again (62%), than by a QB who will win just one in his career (38%).