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oB0wK TIL that the Allies liberated Paris from the Nazis on 8/25/44.
ne10B TIL the Internet meme Nyan Cat originated from 25-year-old Christopher Torres from Texas, who created the animated GIF in 2011. In a livestream, two different people had suggested he draw a pop tart and cat, so he created a hybrid. The design was inspired by his pet cat Marty, who died in 2012.
Eg5vP Today I learned that Minnesota is the only US state with a French motto
696gJ TIL that Marlon Brando's final film appearance, recorded only a few weeks before his death, was as the voice of an old lady named Mrs. Sour in an animated film called Big Bug Man. The film was intended to come out in 2006, but was delayed until 2008 and then never released.
m1KMM TIL: Exploding Casket Syndrome occurs when gases from a decomposing body inside an airtight casket cause a pressure buildup resulting in the phenomenon.