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TIL Elvis wore a cross, a star of David and the Hebrew letter chai. He said: “I don’t want to miss out on heaven due to a technicality”

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A4D4 TIL the first female civilian pilot from Afghanistan is flying around the world to raise awareness for STEM programs. She had already visited Egypt, Mumbai, and Afghanistan where she was awarded the title Ambassador of Peace.
R76PQ TIL that Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world and six-time Olympic gold medalist, has never run a mile.
wBGM TIL H. Jon Benjamin, voice actor for Sterling Archer and Bob from Bob’s Burgers, made a jazz album entitled “Well, I should have…” (subtitled “learned to play piano”). He plays jazz piano on the album. He does not know how to play piano.
958Q TIL Kansas court says sperm donor must pay child support
KOQKB TIL while both tea and coffee plants produce caffeine, this trait evolved independently - meaning caffeine production developed at least twice.