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TIL Rubella infection is one of the major reason for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in infants.

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4X505 TIL It was as recent as December 2020 that the last widow of a US Civil War soldier (fought 1861-1865) passed away.
QKDp TIL the three actors who were in ‘The Blair Witch Project’ were listed as “Missing, presumed dead” on IMDb before the movie’s release as part of one of the greatest viral marketing campaigns ever.
7rwrr TIL the first fully digital film was The Rescuers Down Under
kkR5 TIL that after being rejected by 20 publishers, Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi classic Dune was finally picked up by Chilton Books. The publisher was previously known only for those big car repair manuals sold in auto parts stores.
6EbPm TIL Hitler was a highly decorated veteran of WWI. He only wore his wound badge, Iron Cross First Class, and Nazi Party Gold Badge #1 after assuming power.