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TIL that the main character in Black Hawk Down was convicted of raping a 12 year old and his name was changed on request from the Pentagon.

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ADDpd TIL that on average at peak production, one horse can output 14.9 horsepower.
bVb9 TIL that the film Saving Private Ryan (1998) was so realistic that not only did veterans leave theaters during the opening scene, but visits to PTSD counselors rose and the Dept of Veteran Affairs set up a nationwide hotline for veterans affected by this film.
nWKJr TIL It's illegal to own gerbils, ferrets and hamsters as a pet in Hawaii.
7rk5b TIL that Disney uses lime green to represent unfathomable evil. This can been seen in movies such as Maleficent, Lion King, Hercules and more...
l7RVa TIL Boeing started the 7XX aircraft series post WW2 for those with then-new jet engines, following the 300/400 (propeller), 500 (turbine), and 600 (rocket) series. The 7 at the end was added by... Marketing.