The Today I learned thread!

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by Mrlegitislegit, Apr 9, 2013.

  1. The Dark Side Of The Moon, By Pink Floyd, stayed on the charts for 741 weeks.

    N.K is sitting on an estimated 6 TRILLION dollars worth of rare metals and minerals.

    NASA has an annual Chili cook off.

    US carpet bombing during the Korean War destroyed 75% of N.K cities
  2. It was only after JFK's death that murdering the president was a federal crime, meaning Lee Harvey Oswald (For those who don't know, the most likely suspect for killing JFK.) would have been tried just like any other murderer who killed a normal person.

    The British army gave the Red Baron a full military funeral, complete with a clergy and a gun salute, for being a "Gallant and Worthy Foe."

    Japan occupied some Alaskian Islands during WW2.

    The Germans did invade the UK during WW2, but only some British islands in the English channel.
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  3. I learned that is someones makes a promise to you, never to trust that promise.
  4. The only person a five star US General salutes first (Other than the President) is a Medal of Honour recipient.

    Sean Connery was pulled over by a British police officer and fined for speeding. The cops name: Sergeant James Bond.
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  5. Today I learned to install Rei's Minimap :D