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TIL that Red lipstick didn't always mean glamour
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TIL Billy Joel's signature song, "Piano Man" is based on Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician. John-the-bartender, Paul-the-real-estate-novelist, and the waitress are all real people.
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TIL that laser canons which "work just like a laser pointer" in operation by the US Navy can shoot down drones silently and instantly, and precisely aim (and burn) enemy ship's engine
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TIL that the speedrunners of Earthworm Jim 3D have figured out in order to have the game crash less. You just pirate the CDROM instead of playing the digital store version.
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TIL: It is illegal in most states to name your child "God".
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TIL: Your car's VIN (vehicle identification number) shows its country of origin, engine size, model year, vehicle type, trim level and manufacturing factory. The first 3 digits/letters identify the country, positions 4 to 9 describe the vehicle, and 10-17 is the vehicle identifier section.