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TIL Henry Cavill almost missed the call for the role of Superman cause he was playing “World of Warcraft”

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kjVW TIL During WWII, India produced the largest volunteer Army in world history, over 2.5 million men. Winston Churchill called their bravery “Unsurpassed”, with at least 38 Indians awarded the Victoria Cross or the George Cross.
9x8p TIL that most children are extra sensitive to bitter taste, which may explain why they do not like vegetables.
pXLN TIL a man fired blanks at Queen Elizabeth II, said he did it for fame, showed no mental issues, spent three years in jail, then changed his name and continued on with his life at age 20 once released.
a86M TIL there was a harbor seal capable of imitating basic human speech, mimicking his owner’s most uttered phrase: “Hey, get outta here!”
rDDo TIL 25% of all bottled water in the US comes from the city’s tap including Aquafina (Pepsi) & Dasani (Coke)