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TIL President Bush Sr was a WWII bomber pilot and was shot down over the Pacific ocean. Flew 58 missions when survival expectancy was only 12.

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mDJx TIL that disbarred attorney Jack Thompson once gave Janet Reno a form, asking about her sexuality. Reno responded by saying “I’m only interested in virile men; that’s why I’m not interested in you.” Thompson later sued her for battery due to her putting a hand on his shoulder