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TIL Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, once advised JFK on a way to overthrow Fidel Castro. Fleming reasoned Castro's trademark beard was his key to power. So he advised JFK to announce that beards attract radiation. Castro would then immediately shave off his off and soon fall from power.

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