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TIL of the Kentucky Bend, a portion of Kentucky surrounded on all sides by the states of Missouri and Tennessee.

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p8ree TIL of Wilfred Wood, a private serving in the British Army during WW1 who, 100 years ago to the day, single handedly overran 2 enemy encampments using only his Lewis gun and forced the surrender of 300 enemy soldiers. For this bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
NXVvM TIL the "empty London" scenes in 28 Days Later were achieved by filming at dawn and simply asking people to stop walking through shots, as there was no room in the $8m budget to actually shut down any parts of the city.
NXVE TIL The Vatican’s chief astronomer has stated there is no conflict between believing in God and in the possibility of extraterrestrial “brothers” perhaps more evolved than humans.
KOgw TIL Deja vu has an opposite, it’s called “Jamais vu”
kOMBE TIL that the highest point in Florida is the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami