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TIL Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sold more CDs in 2016 than any other artist

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nBWr TIL A researcher found that it takes no more than 3.5% of the population of a country participating in sustained nonviolent civil disobedience to topple a totalitarian government
B0vd TIL that during Hurricane Isabel, sentries guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns remained at their post
5Yb8D TIL about Paul Hunt, a gymnast best known for his comical performances of female gymnast routines in silly outfits.
wLZnP TIL, “Meatless Monday” was originated by the FDA in WWI to help support the war effort, by limiting the need to ration by the military, and feed the people of Europe.
16KQP TIL that the legendary SR-71 'Blackbird' has plans for a successor, the SR-72 'Son of Blackbird'; this craft would be capable of reaching Mach 6. In 2018, Lockheed Martin announced they would have a working prototype by 2025.