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TIL Joseph McCarthy falsely claimed participation in 32 aerial missions in order to qualify for a Distinguished Flying Cross and multiple awards of the Air Medal, which the Marine Corps chain of command decided to approve in 1952 because of his political influence

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BrPVd TIL the lead role in "Edward Scissorhands" was originally offered to Tom Cruise, but he wanted a happier ending and declined. And before given to Johnny Depp - Tom Hanks, Gary Oldman, Jim Carrey, John Cusack, William Hurt, Robert Downy Jr., and Michael Jackson had all been offered and/or considered.
Ggej TIL The guy who is the voice of Mario is also the voice of Paarthurnax in Skyrim.
mx4oM TIL in the 1920s, a strange disease known as encephalitis lethargica spread throughout the world, effecting 5 million people. It killed 1 million, and many of the survivors were left unable to move or speak, but were conscious and aware. No cure was ever found, and it disappeared by 1926.
05ZA TIL that Foster the People’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ is under a radio ban on many stations after the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting
m1dDp TIL Sabaton was originally called "Aeon" when the band was formed in 1999.