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TIL that DJ Khaled used to go by the stage name “Arab Attack”, but changed it to “DJ Khaled” after 9/11.

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699XY TIL That Smedley Butler was one of the most decorated Marines with 2 Medals of Honor. He served 33 years & became an anti war advocate. He wrote "War is a Racket" about war profiteering. He said "the best he[Al Capone] could do was to operate his racket in 3 districts. I operated on 3 continents."
dDxx8 TIL Dunbar's research suggests that humans can comfortably maintain approximately 150meaningful relationships. These relationships can range from close family and friends to more distant acquaintances. Beyond the number, it becomes increasingly challenging to remember and maintain social connections
oDXE TIL that there is a shotgun shell specifically designed to plant flowers
NXBKM TIL, Daryl Hall met John Oates when they both took cover in an elevator from a gang shootout at a Philadelphia music hall
xnL5 TIL Ho Chi Minh worked at a pub in West London in 1914