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TIL that the version of the Star-Spangled Banner traditionally heard at sports events is only the first of four original verses written by Francis Scott Key. Most Americans have never heard the last three.

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D1PLP TIL- Liza Minelli, the daughter of Judy Garland who played Dorothy in 'The Wizard Of Oz' married the son of the actor who played the Tin Man.
8eQvb TIL that Ludvig Nobel, brother of Alfred Nobel (founder of the Nobel Prize) was a major oil developer in Baku, Azerbaijan. He created the first oil tanker ship, overcoming obstacles like avoiding fires on board, proper venting, heat expansion and balancing the ship. He refused to patent this.
Wk0AX TIL that Matthew Broderick killed a mother and daughter while on vacation in Ireland with Ferris Bueller’s Day Off co-star Jennifer Grey. He was convicted of “careless driving” and had to pay $175 fine.
KYKoE TIL people have consumed corn silk to treat gonorhea and to make children stop urinating on their beds
wLKL6 TIL there are also versions of The Office in Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, France, Quebec (French Canada), Germany, Chile, Israel, and India (in the making). They all sell paper except for Germany, which sold insurance.