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TIL Lafayette, from the American and French Revolution, was born Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Montier de La Fayette. He joked, "It's not my fault. I was baptized like a Spaniard, with the name of every conceivable saint who might offer me protection in battle."

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6911J TIL We Are the World was recorded following the 1985 American Music Awards, which were hosted by Lionel Richie at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles
W7Nx8 TIL in the Rocky Horror Picture Show theme "Science Fiction/Double Feature" there are 8 actors/actresses mentioned by name. However, the only one still living is Janette Scott, who turns 85 next month
Wkpn9 TIL that scientists discovered sharks that are living in an active underwater volcano. Divers cannot investigate because they would get burns from the acidity and heat.
NWaE TIL People with typically African American names are less likely to get interviews even when the contents of the resume are the same.
XXkr TIL some weapons and chemicals forbidden by armies to use during war are actively used on civilians, including Tear Gas.