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TIL that when J.R.R. Tolkien's son Michael signed up for the British army, he listed his father's occupation as "Wizard"

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6EJoJ TIL that Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) wore face paint that was actually a bright violet color because it captured the most light on the black-and-white film.
b9gD4 TIL NASA plans to have humans on mars with in 15 years, starting with orbit mission in 2030 followed by landing by 2035
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