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TIL that misheard words that change the meaning of a phrase or lyric are called a Mondegreen

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EML0 TIL that “God Bless the U.S.A. (Proud to be an American)” singer, Lee Greenwood once refused to play and walked out on a concert honoring Veterans, and other servicemen, because the final $2000 agreed upon in his contract wasn’t paid by cashiers check.
5vbD TIL that athletes who Tweet about liking Chipotle often get a “free burritos for life” card.
WaJX TIL that in 1942, a US Navy Captain successfully sank a German U-Boat off the Louisiana coast. The Navy disbelieved his report because he “hadn’t received anti-submarine training” and reprimanded him and his crew for what they presumed must have been a “sloppy” attack. He was removed from command.
X0p9D TIL It's theorectically possible for a moon to have a moon, also known as a schmoon.
oBDYR TIL - In 2007, Damian Hirst unveiled “For the Love of God” A platinum cast of an 18th century human skull, encrusted with 8,601 flawless diamonds. The work's title was supposedly inspired by Hirst's mother, who once asked, "For the love of God, what are you going to do next?"