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TIL the words lieu (in place of) and tenant (holding a position) are combined to mean “holding in place [of a higher ranking officer]”. Hence, Lieutenant.

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oBmeo TIL in 1974, a Soviet plane was forced to land in Gambell, Alaska, after running out of fuel. The crew was greeted by the locals who helpfully provided heating and food for the stranded airmen. The next day an Air Force plane brought in fuel and the plane returned home without further incident.
GYxNJ TIL that the Soviets won the battle of Stalingrad by breaching Nazi flanks and attacking the Stalingrad from behind. The name of this operation? Operation Uranus.
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