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TIL Sandra Bullock is fluent in German

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QJ0De TIL Orson Welles War of the Worlds radio broadcast wasn't widely believed but was remade for Ecuador where it mobilized police and military. When the hoax was uncovered a mob burned down the radio station, tragically killing 6 employees that may not have even known it was happening.
6EkGw TIL despite Switzerland being renowned for it's neutrality, Sweden has actually been at peace longer, celebrating 200 years of neutrality in 2014