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TIL that referencing the movie TOPGUN or its sequel while at training at the school incurs an immediate $5 fine for all personnel because it is seen as conflicting with the institute's atmosphere of professionalism.

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AE67 TIL that in the final two years of his life, Van Gogh averaged about 3 completed paintings per week. All in all, he produced 900 paintings in a 10 year career, making him one of the most prolific painters of all time.
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jd0E TIL that a Muslim was shot by a bigot after 9/11. He survived and later forgave his would be killer and fought the Texas courts to pardon him.
e0Gg TIL the // at the start of a URL are unnecessary, but the inventor thought they were a good idea at the time.