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TIL that squirrels were once considered among the top causes for power outages across the US

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BrPbe TIL Although the Red Baron was their enemy the British respect for him was such that upon his death he was buried with full military honours by No.3 Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps who had recovered his body in Northern France.
4XQD6 TIL that Hans Zimmer for the film Interstellar composed some of the score in specific BPM (Beats per minute) to match the time of each planet they were on.
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ne6y9 TIL that the most decorated WWII soldier received every medal of valor by the age of 21. After returning home he then starred in over 40 Hollywood movies including films about himself.
oBJrA TIL Peppers change their name when they are dried. For example, a Chipotle is a smoked and dried jalapeño