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R58l6 TIL that despite common belief, Thomas Andrews did not remain in the Titanic’s smoking room until the end, as the steward who reported this story left the ship an hour before it sank. He was actually last seen at the bridge with Captain Smith, jumping off the bridge as it took its final plunge.
BYxd TIL Doc McGhee, long time manager of Bon Jovi and other popular bands, was convicted of trafficking 40,000 lbs of Marijuana. After Jon Bon Jovi penned a hand written letter to the judge, McGhee only received probation.
bV74 TIL “SOS” does not actually stand for anything; “save our souls” or “save our ships” are just simply misinterpreted backronyms. SOS was simply chosen for its convenient communication.
LkyAV TIL that the average lifetime cost of dog ownership ranges from $27k to $42k
NXBOb TIL Hitler's mistress, Eva Braun, showed no interest in politics, except in one notable episode. Learning that women's cosmetics and luxuries were to be banned owing to Germany's total war, she came to Hitler in 'high indignation,' leading to a halt in production without an outright ban.