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TIL that there are only 94 US Marshals. It’s the 3,959 deputy marshals (and investigators) that makes up the core of the service.

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wo0lY TIL the term Three-peat is trademarked and owned by Pat Riley who was the coach of the Lakers in the 80s when they were attempting for a three-peat in 1989 but didn't win it. The Jordan Bulls did get a three-peat in 1993 and Riley made royalties off of apparel using the term.
Avyl TIL not long before his death, Freddie Mercury, confined to his bed, got to see an advance copy of the “Wayne’s World” scene with Wayne and Garth headbanging to “Bohemian Rhapsody”. He loved it and approved of the song’s use in the film. The movie, in part, helped launch Queen’s comeback in the USA
v1Gxr TIL about a man called Chen Si. Known as the 'Angel of Nanjing', he has prevented over 300 people from jumping off a bridge to their deaths. Each day, he travels 25km to this bridge to save the lives of these people.
EgVnx TIL Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America. It began in 1847 as a picnic park around a lake with public swimming, rowing and waterfront concerts, adding CT's first 10-pin bowling alley with adjoining pool tables the following year.
rDlx TIL that when the Champawat Tigress, a Bengal tiger responsible for the deaths of over 436 people was killed, it was discovered that it’s canine teeth were broken. This had prevented it from hunting it’s natural prey.