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TIL The film 'A Few Good Men' was inspired by a real life story. Aaron Sorkin's sister told him she signed up to work with the U. S. Navy JAG Corps and was defending a group of marines who nearly killed a fellow marine in a hazing ordered by a superior officer.

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1aYR4 TIL that when the Roman emperor Theodosius became angry at a city’s sports fans for their acts of violence, he sent soldiers to the next chariot race to murder all in attendance. At least 7000 died.
LNeV TIL this year is the only year Hanukkah will EVER land on Thanksgiving… at least until the year 79,811.
gMk89 TIL Africa is larger in size than the United States, China and Brazil combined. While Russia, the most populated country in Europe, has a net population of approx. 145 million, Nigeria alone is home to approx. 195 million people. West Africa alone is home to 5% of the world's population.
9YYrX TIL that Latvia imports almost as much tequila as Canada or Brazil
kQAd TIL Early toxicity tests of Penicillin were performed on live mice. Had the tests been run on the other animals at hand (guinea pigs), we might not be using the antibiotic today, because Penicillin is toxic to guinea pigs.