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TIL that Hugh Grant got busted for soliciting a prostitute because he kept pressing his brake pedal with his foot while receiving oral sex, causing a police officer to notice the flashing brake light.

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xGp7 TIL only 9 US military officers have held the 5-star rank. It was created during WW2 because US officers were often commanding allied officers of higher rank. A 5-star officer cannot retire and remains on active duty for life. It was retired in 1981 on the death of General Omar Bradley.
9Bb6 TIL the Super Bowl has required national anthem vocals to be pre-recorded since 1993 when Garth Brooks declined to pre-record and then refused to sing live until a dispute over debuting a music video during the game could be settled, resulting in a delayed kickoff.
xVOYk TIL that the PEPFAR program, started by Pres. Bush, is credited with saving the lives of 17 million people living with HIV
l7Pa5 TIL in 2016 a bloodhound wandered into a half marathon on their own and finished in 7th place.
D1Ogp TIL the Phineas & Ferb show introduction is performed by Bowling for Soup.