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TIL that 16 US states have flags for their governors

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ADlex TIL that after Andre the Giant fell on top of somebody while drunk during the making of The Princess Bride, the NYPD sent an undercover officer to follow him around whenever he went out drinking to ensure he didn't fall on anyone again.
nBE7 TIL The fake prop money used in Rush Hour 2 was too accurate. After extras tried to spend what was left lying around after the climax was filmed, the Secret Service raided and seized $100 million in fake bills from the prop maker and accused them of counterfeiting.
0dMlN TIL There are only 28 hotels in the world with 3000 or more rooms and 15 of them are in Las Vegas.
R7OO8 TIL the US Army acquired 75 camels from abroad after Congress appropriated $30,000 in 1855 for the procurement of camels for military purposes. The camels were determined to be well suited for hauling supplies between military outposts in arid regions. They were subsequently all auctioned off.
694mX TIL that David Allan Coe, a famous country music singer, is a retired member of the Outlaws MC Louisville, Kentucky chapter.