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TIL that the U.S. only spends 12% of its total budget on military, despite commonly held notions that it spends upwards of 40 - 70%.

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XLVQ TIL that the stunt doubles for Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke’s bungee-jumping scene met on the day it was filmed. They’re now married.
nVld TIL People implant magnets in their fingertips to augment their senses and detect electromagnetic fields.
oR4y8 TIL in the novel “No Country for Old Men” a San Antonio judge is mentioned being shot and killed. The judge was murdered by Woody Harrelson’s father; Harrelson would go onto play “Carson Wells” in the 2007 film adaptation
PKVn TIL “Strippers reportedly earn more money when they are ovulating…” because they are friskier during this 12-18 hour long time period.
6VOw TIL That in the United States it is illegal to transport Pornographic Materials over state lines. And is punishable by fine or imprisonment up to five years.