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TIL about Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who enlisted as a male in the Union Army in 1863, fought in 40 engagements. He maintained his male name and expression after the war until his death in 1915, and is the first documented transmale who served in the US Army.

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9YbrD TIL about I'll Do Anything, a 1994 James L. Brooks film that was originally filmed as a movie musical, featuring songs by multiple artists including Prince. After negative test reactions to the music, Brooks cut out all the numbers and spent seven weeks adding and re-editing new scenes for the film.
boEj TIL that Celebrity Talent International (CTI) is an agency that represents huge stars and books all kinds of appearances for them. A lot of the appearance fees are listed on their website.
VB61Z TIL that Alcatraz Island is a federally protected bird sanctuary for various sea birds, including the Western Gull, Brandt's Cormorant, and Black-Crowned Night Heron. These birds nest on the island between April and June.
7VZ TIL that 60 percent of the US deficit by 2019 will be a result of the Bush-era tax cuts.
AZGn TIL Zorastians believed in Self Marriage. Meaning they could marry their daughters, mothers, and sisters.