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N7BJE TIL that Ben Franklin and John Adams shared a bed during a diplomatic trip and spent several hours bickering about whether to keep the window open or closed.
Qa0e TIL Elvis Presley’s favorite movie was “Monty Python and The Holy Grail”, he would rent out a movie theater to do midnight screenings with his friends.
rw8o TIL that Underwater Forest off Alabama Coast Uncovered by Katrina is 50,000 Years Old
Wk87A TIL During World War II, condoms were used to cover rifle barrels from being damaged by salt water as the soldiers swam to shore.
VMpNB TIL When applied directly to the eye, the Bëcchëte medicinal plant is reported by tribes to have the effect of giving the environment greater texture and dimension, making it easier to spot animals during hunting. The effects are reported to be long-term, lasting days or weeks, not just a few hours.