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TIL Optimus Prime is not a Jew (supported by verifiable source material).

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LVMp TIL when Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize Atlanta threw him a celebration party that almost had to be cancelled due to opposition. Coca-Cola’s CEO threatened to take the company out of Atlanta out of embarrassment that the city’s people wouldn’t honor their Nobel Prize winner.
nWvvo TIL that Apollo 13 launched on April 11, 1970 for a moon landing mission. An oxygen tank explosion 2 days later endangered 3 astronauts. Despite the catastrophic accident, NASA engineers worked tirelessly to safely return the crew to Earth by April 17, showcasing NASA's Safety& Innovation commitment
Bg0Lb TIL that the only man Al Capone ever feared was Chicago gangster Earl J. 'Hymie' Weiss. He made several attempts on the kingpin's life, including a ten car driveway. Despite his derogatory nickname, he was also a devout Catholic who despised prostitution. Earl was gunned down at 28 in 1926.
5Yp9r TIL: While Pedro Pascal is always the voice of the Mandalorian, he is not the one underneath the helmet and armor in every single episode. Pascal frequently collaborates with doubles Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder to bring the character to life.
E1yLo TIL: The actor who played Marvin in Pulp Fiction is the voice of Herme's from Futurama, Samurai Jack & more!