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TIL that Sir Christopher Lee has made multiple heavy metal cover songs of classic Christmas carols

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GAeR5 TIL after nearly twenty years in TV & film, Star Wars was John Williams first symphonic score, ushering a new age of symphonic film scoring for films and a new popular market for film scores sold separately on media
GA7a4 TIL - As the Titanic departed on its maiden voyage, she almost had a collision with SS New York, who broke free of her moorings and swung towards Titanic. The quick actions of a nearby tug saved the day and allowed the liner’s maiden journey to continue with just a small delay.
0d9Q5 TIL of George Spencer Millet, who died running away from 6 girls who were trying to give him kisses on his 15th birthday. He tripped and fell on an ink eraser in his front pocket that stabbed his heart.
oBma7 TIL President Ronald Reagan, during a soundcheck for his weekly radio address, made the following joke: "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
WkVA9 TIL Pink Floyd is inducted into the National Association of Brick Distributors' Hall of Fame for their services to the brick industry through their 1979 album, "The Wall".