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TIL Waterboys in the NFL make an average $53,000 salary

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v1KWx TIL That on the 12th of September 1897 21 sikh solders held their own against 10000 enemy tribesmen at the battle of Saragarhi, killing 180 and buying enough time for the nearby British fort to prepare and suppress the insurrection. All 21 were given the Indian Order Of Merit.
Z0yp TIL in 1726 a woman put body parts from dead animals in her vagina to trick physicians in to believing she birthed rabbits
v1adL TIL that test audiences for 'Good Night, and Good Luck' complained that the actor playing Joseph McCarthy was over the top. They didn't realize that it wasn't an actor, but archival footage of McCarthy himself.
gMvYX TIL the U.S. Air Force pays for those military fly over during sporting events to inspire a future generation. The money comes out of their training budget. In 2011 the Air Force did a fly over at the Super Bowl even though the roof was closed.
N7bee TIL Robert Duvall roomed with both Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman during acting school in New York City. The three roommates have since earned, among themselves, 19 Academy Award nominations, with five wins.