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TIL in 2007 during the writers strike, Steve Carell ( star of the American sitcom , The Office) refused to cross picket lines. He went as far as calling in sick. His excuse was “enlarged balls”.

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4ygo TIL Michael J. Fox’s middle name is ‘Andrew’
e0XkE TIL after listening to Standing Bear (Ponca) lecture in 1879, Helen Hunt Jackson researched the mistreatment of Indians at the Astor Library. She was inspired to write A Century of Dishonor and sent a copy to each member of Congress on her own dime. It was dismissed as sentimental.
gMWDL TIL veteran suicide rates are 22% higher than civilians
yV5NV TIL 2010 Vancouver luge gold medallist Felix Loch had his medal melted into 2 discs and gave one to the parents of a deceased competitor who died in a practice run on the day of the opening ceremony
lo1LG TIL the elephant's closest relative is the manatee.