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TIL that American writer-producer Joe Bodolai (SNL and Kids In The Hall) moved to Canada in the 1970s to avoid being drafted for the Vietnam War.

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Q1A6 TIL when ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic asked Kurt Cobain for permission to parody Smells Like Teen Spirit, Cobain first reaction was to ask, “Is it going to be a song about food?”
PYeRJ TIL one of New York’s first crime bosses was a Prussian immigrant known as Mother Mandelbaum. She built up a criminal empire worth millions, ran a school to teach kids how to become successful pickpockets and thieves, and functioned as one most prominent hostesses for New York’s high society.
gMkEA TIL while Canada was officially neutral during the U.S. Civil War, between 33-55,000 Canadians volunteered and fought mostly for the Union. Over 29 Canadians received the Medal of Honor. The war led to change in governing philosophy in Canada, with more focus on federation instead of states rights.
690rJ TIL The music from the toothless dancing meme is from the Pokémon white game.
VMY7D TIL of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American beaten to death with a baseball bat by two laid off Chrysler plant workers blaming the Japanese for their loss of jobs. They ended up receiving just 3 years probation and a $3000 fine