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TIL Alex Hirsch’s (creator of Gravity Falls) first TV role was actually on the Late Show with David Letterman. He had won his High School bird Calling competition and was 17.

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oR4dE TIL In the West the largest meal of the day has historically been eaten at midday. It was not until Napoleon's empire there was the "abominable habit of dining as late as seven in the evening" as British travelers reported. The British adopted later dinners by 1850 from changes in work schedules.
WPG4 TIL The oldest breed of cat is the Egyptian Mau. It is so old in fact that it’s name translates simply to Cat in Ancient Egyptian.
KY6OQ TIL LCPL Thomas E. Creek, A US Marine was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic action during the Vietnam war on February 13, 1969. While fighting, He was shot in the neck, Fell into a gully where others were taking cover, and rolled onto a grenade saving the lives of 5 of his fellow Marines.
VPP0 TIL that the vast majority of vegetarians and vegans eventually return to meat.
yVoLV TIL Queen guitarist Brian May uses banjo strings on his electric guitars. Banjo strings are much lighter (thinner) and can bend much easier, making that signature Queen sound.