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TIL that there are four spin-off shows of the Chinese singing reality show Call Me by Fire, which was a spin-off of Sisters Who Make Waves.

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m7xo Mercedes protect your eardrums in a crash by emitting a loud static noise just prior to impact, which triggers your ears to protect themselves. Also - your ears are able to protect themselves from loud noises
7r4WX TIL that while serving in the United States Army Elvis Presley was promoted to the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. He was also qualified as an expert marksman with multiple weapons.
9P4Q TIL the original ending for “Pretty in Pink” had Molly Ringwald reject Andrew McCarthy to dance with Jon Cryer to David Bowie’s “Heroes.” Test audiences booed this outcome, and John Hughes was forced to reshoot the ending, with Ringwald and McCarthy getting back together.
p0Z4 TIL In 1888 Alfred Nobel’s brother died, but a newspaper published his obituary instead. It condemned him for inventing dynamite and stated, “The merchant of death is dead.” Alfred was so disappointed with what he read that he used his wealth to celebrate humanity and created the Nobel Prize.
MlpW TIL that Paul Revere did not complete his famous ride; he was captured by the British. He was riding with two other men; William Dawes escaped, then fell off his horse. The third man, Dr. Samuel Prescott, was the only one who actually made it to their destination, Concord.