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TIL That The Average Lifespan Of A Flamethrower Man In WWII Was Around 10 Minutes.

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4Xxao TIL 40s Hollywood talent agent Henry Wilson had a stable of young, attractive clients (including Rock Hudson) who he frequently coerced into sexual relationships in exchange for publicity and film roles. He died destitute, & was buried in an unmarked grave.
EBW7 TIL Former US Navy Seal hero Chris Kyle claimed in his book the the US Government sent him to New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina to kill looters, he claims he sat on top of the Superdome and killed 30 people.
NXAL8 TIL in WW2, a German interrogator realised the best way to get information from prisoners was through kindness
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