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TIL: The 1928 movie 'Noah's Ark'. While filming of the flood scene, 600,000 gallons of water was dropped on the set without warning the actors, so their reactions and fear on film were real. Three people drowned, one had a leg amputated, and many suffered broken limbs and other serious injuries.

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9w5MG TIL that former West Virginia Governor Cecil Underwood holds the unique distinction of being the states youngest and oldest governor. He was first elected in 1956 at the age of 34, decided against running in 1960, and then successfully ran for a second term forty years later at the age of 74.
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