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TIL Arland Williams sacrificed his life to save 5 other passengers from the icy waters of the Potomac on Air Flight Florida 90

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7rdVp TIL during WWI, the British Army had a group of entertainers assigned to every division. They offered soldiers a respite from war, reminded them of home, and provided a neutral outlet to air grievances. "The Diamond Troupe" was most famous because of their female impersonator and trick cyclist.
oRD8 TIL Japan holds the world record for largest orgy.
PYP7n TIL the “real people” in the Chevy commercials were approached by a nondescript agency and promised $200 if they participated in a paid marketing research event. They then went to a convention center where they were put in front of a camera without warning and asked about different Chevy cars.
rRjLM TIL that the Aunt Bessie's factory in Hull produces 900 million Yorkshire puddings every year; in the run-up to Christmas alone, 110 million Yorkshire puddings are produced
16pP8 TIL a film adaptation of the best-selling erotic romance novel "Gabriel’s Inferno" was directed Tosca Musk, sister of Elon.