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Oo8Ge TIL During WW2 air support had been requested against a German occupied city. By then, the British took the city but were unable to radio the RAF to stop the bombing, so a pigeon named G.I. Joe was sent to stop it, arriving just as the planes were preparing to take off, saving thousands of men.
ZpeYQ TIL that the famous song "Happy Birthday to You" was originally written as "Good Morning to All" in the late 1800s by Patty Hill and her sister Mildred. The melody was later adapted, and it became the go-to song for birthday celebration worldwide, despite being the most sung song in English Language
66WW TIL that Don King was charging Tyson 8k a week for towels
MeA9a TIL the Canadian divisions who took Juno beach on D-Day were all volunteers. Canada did not enact conscription until later in 1944; only 2463 men ever saw forced front line service. Overall, 10%+ of Canada's population served in the war effort.
VPQm TIL -40°C is the same as -40°F