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wLJO7 TIL that the first person to die in the American Civil War was actually killed by accident. The soldier's name was Daniel Hough and he was killed by an cannon explosion caused by the same cannon firing prematurely during a 100-gun salute to the flag.
yVlnM TIL; Most people shower too often and too aggresively: "Aggressive, daily cleaning techniques will cause skin to break down, flaring atopic dermatitis, eczema, and causing uncomfortable itchy, red skin... from a dermatologist's point of view, using bare hands or a soft cloth of flannel is best"
kJG4 TIL that in 2002 the admission price for a Disneyland ticket was $45. Today it’s $87.
D6Zg TIL that Everton FC’s store in its home city centre, Liverpool One, is named Everton Two; thus resulting in the full address of “Everton Two Liverpool One”.
pYnD4 TIL kinect got into guiness world record as fastest selling accessory