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TIL approximately 71% of the 34 million 17-to-24-year-olds in the U.S. would not qualify for military service because of reasons related to health, physical appearance and educational background,

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8ePAV TIL someone (a stuntman) was killed on the set of the third installment of 'The Crow' (titled 'Stairway to Heaven') as well.
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