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TIL at their closest points, Russia and the USA are only 2.4 miles apart.

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yVGPV TIL that the role of Connie in Saturday Night Fever is Fran Drescher's first credited film role.
vMbL TIL Bob Ross’s iconic afro was the result of a perm he got when he was broke and needed to save money on haircuts. The hairstyle was uncomfortable for him, but he was stuck with it after it became an important part of his image and brand.
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