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TIL that, because of his personal wealth from his acting career, Arnold Schwarzenegger did not accept his governor’s salary of $175,000 per year during his time in office.

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1abK8 TIL Gen. Chuck Yeager, a WWII fighter ace, the first human ever to break the speed of sound and considered the greatest test pilot of his generation, is still alive. The last time he surpassed Mach 1 was in 2012, when he was just 89 years old.
daWB TIL that Family Sued Burger King for $3 Million Following Brawl with Employees.The manager sneezed before making the ice cream and continued without washing her hands. The pair asked the manager to make a second ice cream cone after washing her hands. The manager refused which led to the brawl
OoaBY TIL that 1 out of every 160 New Zealanders were involved in the production of the Lord of the Rings franchise.
Y76a7 TIL- There is no requirement for alcohol to have allergen warnings on the label in the U.S., and it is common for winemakers to use Chitosan (shellfish exoskeletons) as a clarifying agent, and to stop fermentation.
N7rp8 TIL that a horse, Beau, saved his stablemate, Beatrice, from being put down. The shire horse had collapsed and the owners, unable to lift her, set a deadline for when she'd have to be put down. With 20 mins left, Beau went to Beatrice, bit the back of her neck and helped her stand up. She recovered.