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TIL that most countries did not officially end their "state of war" with Germany until 1950 or 1951.

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Avx7 TIL that the infamous scene from The Fresh Prince where Will asks “Why don’t he want me man?!” was in fact scripted and not inspired by Will Smith’s real life. Will’s father was an active participant in his son’s life, encouraging and supporting him in his music and acting career.
gbe8 TIL that Godzilla’s roar was created using a leather glove coated in pine-tar resin and rubbing it against the string of a double bass
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