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TIL Pink Floyd's name comes from American blues musicians Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.

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epBK5 TIL that Chief Petalesharro, a Pawnee from Nebraska, was received in full regalia by President Monroe at the White House in 1821. The Chief had become a celebrity after rescuing a woman his tribe was attempting to burn at the stake. He rescued her from the fire and rode away with her on his horse.
oRxNR TIL about a mysterious century old grove of pine trees in Poland called the Crooked Forest. It's made up of 400 trees that all bend sharply just above ground level, then curve back upright. It's generally believed that some form of human tool/technique was used, but their bending remains a mystery
GYePj TIL Nioh was originally based on an unfinished Akira Kurosawa script
l7pQr TIL the most prolific serial killer in Norway served 12 years of his 21 year sentence and was released for good behaviour. He has lived as a free man for nearly 30 years.
6EOal TIL about Avro Yeadon, which built nearly 700 Lancaster bombers in WW2. To avoid German bombing, an elaborate camouflaging operation took place, grass covering the roof and hedges made out of fabric to replicate the original field pattern. Dummy animals were moved daily to increase the camouflage