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1aGX4 TIL Martin Lawrence is permanently banned from hosting SNL. The comedian hosted once in 1994 and performed a monologue where he criticized the vaginal hygiene of women. The rant, in which he went into detail about what he felt was a drop in feminine hygiene standards, will never be re-aired.
QJn8E TIL Volkswagen plants produce sausages, and they are given a part number as they are branded as "Volkswagen Original Part".
oBPWL TIL that in 2012 Switzerland carried out a wargame based on the scenario that France had divided into multiple countries after a political and economic crisis. One country, "Saonia," hypothetically invaded Switzerland to retrieve stolen money stashed in Swiss banks.
XEEJ6 TIL John Williams has 50 Oscar nominations and 5 wins, which averages him one nomination for every three films he has composed. He also has more Oscar nominations than any other living person.
6vX TIL The man third in succession for the Presidency of the United States once pried a live grenade from his arm after it had been blown off and then continued to use his machine gun with his one good arm..