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TIL In the song “99 Problems” the “Bitch” refers to the late arrival of a police sniffer dog, not a woman

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gM4lW TIL when Mussolini’s Air Force attacked Malta in WW2, the British garrison had no defense prepared against the air raids. Luckily, they discovered biplanes packed away in crates and were able to assemble three Gladiators to disrupt the Italians for 10 days before reinforcements arrived.
dVVj TIL Paris Hilton’s grandfather is so ashamed of her behavior that when he dies his fortune is going to charity
eL5J TIL Kristen Wiig was almost Sweet Dee on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Kaitlin Olson and Wiig were neck-and-neck for the part, with the role ultimately going to Olson. Kristen Wiig joined SNL later that same year.
1pWX TIL a “laughing heir” is distant relative who inherits a deceased person in the absence of any closer relatives. Being so distant from the deceased they don’t feel any anguish over their death, only joy at learning they will be receiving a surprise inheritance.
EYpd TIL that Hans Zimmer, composer of the MAN OF STEEL soundtrack and many many others, also wrote the song VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR way back in 1982