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TIL about Maurice Ruddick, Canadian Citizen of the Year and coal mine disaster survivor who was invited to vacation in Georgia resort by the governor, but moved to a trailer once the governor learned Ruddick was black.

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DQKEj TIL Fawlty Towers is the reason why many British comedy shows do not go beyond 2 seasons, or 12/16 episodes. This includes The Office, and The Young Ones.
QJk79 TIL that Keanu Reeves struggled with dyslexia, dad left when he was 3, best friend died of overdose, baby was still-born, mom of baby died in a crash and he still managed to be Keanu Reeves.
Z8mPG TIL that in 2006, some army units used Silly String to check enemy encampments for trip wires. Before entering a building, soldiers would squirt the string across the room. If it fell to the ground, it was safe. But if it hung in the air, they knew the room had trip wires.
dJRE TIL that Cards Against Humanity bought an island and named it Hawaii 2
jgKE TIL Although not required by law, members of the military are encouraged to salute recipients of the Medal of Honor as a matter of respect regardless of rank or status. This is one of the few times where a living member of the military will receive salutes from a higher rank.