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TIL that Vera Lynn, famous for “We’ll Meet Again” and immortalized in Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”, outlived the writer of her New York Times obituary by 4 years.

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oGwA TIL that malaria was such a concern for American soldiers during World War II, the military created extended malaria programs to monitor and prevent the disease in Atlanta. It eventually changed its name and became known as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or The CDC.
wLYxY TIL Jimmy Carter was considered such a long shot candidate that when he told his mother, Lillian, his plans to run for President, she asked him “President of what?”
KZm6 TIL that although lead paint was recognized as toxic as early as 1897 and banned by the League of Nations in 1922, the US did not ban lead paint until 1971.
PYvxO TIL the Japanese beetle trap bags cause an increase in damaged plants as it brings more beetles to an area
nWaoB TIL Alanis Morissette sang backup vocals on DMB Don't drink the water 🤯🤯🤯🤯