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TIL that during the Korean War a ship designed to carry 12 passengers saved more than 14,000 refugees in a single mission.

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wLndJ TIL, Elvis Presley wanted to record "I Will Always Love You". Dolly Parton was interested until Presley's manager told her that she needed to sign over half of the publishing rights to the song. She refused. This decision helped her make millions of dollars in royalties from the song.
XEQYj TIL that Michael Jordan inherited his habit of sticking his tongue out through his teeth while playing basketball from his father James Jordan who would stick his tongue out while repairing the family car.
vPNp7 TIL that Coronals on the sun carry electric currents
nVVW TIL that on game day, Cowboys Stadium uses more electricity than all of Liberia
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