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TIL that the United States' "Ace of Aces" for WW2 was Major Dick Bong, with a total of 40 confirmed Japanese Zeros eliminated

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gMw7 TIL a rare condition exists where the body is completely paralyzed, while the mind remains normal and fully aware. The symptoms are sometimes mistaken as death. it’s called “locked-in state syndrome.
dDDDd TIL that human genetic diversity is one of the lowest among primates.
d8JA7 TIL that in 1976, When the Dueling Pistols used by Alexander Hamilton and Arron Burr were examined by the Smithsonian, It was Discovered that One of the Pistols was Fixed with a Hair-Trigger Discharge to Secretly give its Holder an Advantage. The Owner of the Pistol Set was Alexander Hamilton
XONQ TIL the noise produced by the Hypno-Toad from Futurama is simply a jet turbine recording played in reverse!
WkYZB Til that Benzodiazepines (Anti Anxiety Medication) if taken long enough, can produce a horrific withdrawal syndrome that lasts up to 3 years or more if stopped in some people. It is not recognized by psychiatry or any medical profession.