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TIL of Dean Cyril Reed, who was nicknamed the Red Elvis. In the 60s Reed was the best-selling Western performer in the Socialist countries, and often criticizer of US politics. In 1986, he was found dead under suspicious circumstances.

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d5Y9 TIL that Chinese silent movie actress Ruan Lingyu committed suicide at age 24 partly due to the stress caused by the Shanghai gossip tabloids exposing her private life. Her funeral procession was 3 miles long and three women committed suicide during the event.
wLDao TIL 20-50% of hypothermia fatalities are due to paradoxical undressing, or removing clothes due to disorientation.
6EJoJ TIL that Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) wore face paint that was actually a bright violet color because it captured the most light on the black-and-white film.
b6vZj TIL In 1970, a comic was published where Superman helped turn Lois Lane black for a day
rNBlM TIL of Arthur Heineman who built the first motel, the Motel Inn. Despite having no proper architectural training, Heineman also built multiple other buildings, that have made it onto the National Register of Historical Places.