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TIL that the creators of Dragon Tales added a third kid named Enrique to the series in the third season, in an effort to educate preschoolers mildly in Hispanic culture

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ewQ4 TIL that Calvin Graham enlisted in the Navy in 1942 at age 12. He shipped out and became the youngest decorated veteran, earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. His mom saw him in a newsreel and notified the Navy who then threw him in the brig, stripped him of his medals and revoked his benefits.
Ryw8 TIL of an ancient roman poem about how to get over someone who doesn’t love you. It involves keeping busy by farming, hunting and traveling, having a lot of sex with multiple partners, avoiding being alone, and staying away from romantic works of art
EgkxW TIL the children's story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was written by James Bond author Ian Flemming, and was adapted into a movie with a screenplay written by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roal Dahl.
QV8d TIL that Japan’s Emperor Akihito has a living uncle. Emperor Hirohito’s youngest brother Takahito, Prince Mikasa turned 100 in December 2015. His marriage to Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has lasted 74 years. They have three sons and two daughters; their sons have all died.
jbJn TIL, during the height of Beatlemania, John Lennon’s estranged father was a dishwasher and got an opportunity to record a song. John was furious at his father’s attempt to cash in on his success and demanded the song pulled from the charts. It was and the elder Lennon went back to washing dishes.