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TIL that “The Stars and Stripes Forever” is onown as “The Disaster March” at circuses, because it is only ever played to signify an emergency without alarming the audience.

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b6bEZ TIL Joan Collins claims she divorced her 3rd husband Anthony Newley due to starring in the X-rated musical "Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?", which he produced, directed, wrote, and starred in.
neGXr TIL that Edward of Woodstock, the eldest son of King Edward III was known as "The Black Prince" likely because of his black armour and that he once captured King John II of France in 1356 but treated him well and even served him a meal.
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