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TIL of mondegreens, a mishearing of a phrase in a way that gives it a new meaning. The national anthem of the U.S. is highly susceptible to the creation of mondegreens, as "O say can you see" has been misinterpreted as "José, can you see", and "by the dawn's early light" as "by the donzerly light"

E1XWX TIL Daniel Day-Lewis listened to Eminem's 'The Way I Am' every morning at 5AM to prepare for his role 'Gangs of New York' in 2002. He's also a big fan of Snoop Dogg.
nwKo TIL the common garden snail can pass over the edge of razor blade without harm
GprN TIL your fifth and smallest toe is called your Minimus.
vwbB TIL “A butt load” actually equals 108 gallons.
N4a8 TIL Al Capone pioneered the concept of “sell by” dates.