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- ...that Socks was one of Bill Clinton's two pets while President of the United States?
- ...that in 1876, Edward Bouchet became the first black American to earn a Ph.D. from an American university?
- ...that New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms was the first player to announce "I'm Going to Disney World!" after a Super Bowl?
- ...that the dress Marilyn Monroe wore on the night she sang Happy Birthday, Mr. President was so tight she had to be sewn into it?
- ...that Italo Santelli is widely considered to be the "father of modern sabre fencing"?
- ...that the Allies broke through the largest German entrenched position in World War One at the Battle of the Hindenburg Line?
- ...that the TV Land Awards have been awarded annually since 2003 by the TV Land network to reward classic television?
- ...that the flèche is an aggressive fencing attack generally used with the foil and épée weapons, and is actually illegal to use with the sabre under USFA rules?
- ...that a cross was found amidst the debris of the September 11, 2001 attacks?
- ...that some call the Atchison County Historical Museum the "world's smallest presidential library"?
- ...that The Mystery of Al Capone's Vault was a live television special in which Al Capone's secret vault was opened and shown to only contain a bottle of moonshine?
- ...that Charles Calhoun (pictured), the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, served in the United States Navy during World War II before enlisting in the Coast Guard?
- ... that Ken Jennings received 11 of the 13 Jeopardy! single-day winnings of $50,000 or more?
- ... that "Do-Over", the third-season premiere of the television comedy series 30 Rock, was the highest-rated episode of the series?
- ... that in the 30 Rock episode "Into the Crevasse", Jack Donaghy redesigns a microwave oven, turning it into the Pontiac Aztek?
- ... that the season premiere of the fourth season of 30 Rock had 2.4 million fewer viewers than the premiere of the prior season?
- ... that J. A. Adande called a joke from the episode "The Problem Solvers" his "favorite 30 Rock gag"?
- ... that Dick Padden led the Chicago White Sox to an American League championship as a player-manager in 1900, one season before the American League became a major league?
- ... that when Darryl Strawberry, a first-round draft pick of the New York Mets, left the Mets they received two first-round picks in compensation?
- ... that Clay Buchholz, a first-round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox, threw a no-hitter in only his second major league start?
- ... that Craig Biggio, a first-round draft pick of the Houston Astros, is a member of the 3000 hit club?
- ... that Mickey Cochrane is the only catcher in Major League Baseball history with at least 3,000 plate appearances and a career .400 on-base percentage?
- ... that Bob Welch, a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was a part of the Dodgers' 1981 World Series win and later, the Oakland Athletics who lost to the Dodgers in the 1988 series?
- ... that Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers won an American League pennant in 1982 before moving to the National League in 1998?
- ...that Mark McGwire (pictured) hit more home runs than any player in Major League Baseball in 1997 yet did not lead a league in home runs?
- ... that the Kansas City Royals have never drafted a second baseman in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft?
- ... that the Cuban national baseball team won the gold or silver medal at every Summer Olympics where baseball was an official Olympic sport?
- ... that Jack Donaghy calls the state of Florida "America's Australia" in the 30 Rock episode "The Natural Order"?
- ... that Dave Winfield was drafted in 1973 as a pitcher by the San Diego Padres, but was elected to the Hall of Fame as an outfielder?
- ... that Matt Holliday broke a potential record-breaking streak of RBI titles by Ryan Howard thanks to his performance in the 2007 National League Wild Card tie-breaker game?
- ... that Jayson Stark called the 1999 New York Mets a "sinking ship" four days before they won the Wild Card in a tie-breaker game?
- ... that the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" took place during a Major League Baseball tie-breaker?
- ... that Ty Cobb (pictured) won more Major League Baseball batting titles than any other player, though the precise number is unclear?
- ... that Barry Bonds was retired with the bases loaded twice during the 1998 National League Wild Card tie-breaker game?
- ... that Joe Mauer (pictured), a first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins, is the only catcher in Major League Baseball history to have won three batting titles?
- ... that Justin Verlander, a first-round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers, won the Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award in 2006?
- ... that in 1980 the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros in three straight games by one run each to force a tie-breaker game between the two teams which the Dodgers ultimately lost?
- ... that Gary Sheffield is one of ten baseball players to join the 500 home run club since 1999?
- ... that Chris Coghlan, a first-round draft pick of the Florida Marlins in 2006, won the Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award in 2009?
- ... that the top three finishers in 1962 MVP award voting – Maury Wills, Willie Mays, and Tommy Davis – all played in the 1962 National League tie-breaker series?
- ... that fans threw silver coins onto the field to celebrate Bobby Lowe hitting four home runs in a single Major League Baseball game, the first player to accomplish that feat?
- ... that the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory in the 1959 tie-breaker series was one of five tie-breaker appearances in franchise history, more than any other team in Major League Baseball history?
- ... that Pittsburgh Pirates' first-round draft pick Barry Bonds (pictured) went on to set Major League Baseball records for most MVP awards (7), most home runs in a single season (73), and most career home runs (762)?
- ... that four first-round draft picks of the Oakland Athletics have won the Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award?
- ... that Evan Longoria helped the Tampa Bay Rays win the 2013 American League Wild Card tie-breaker game with a home run, his record-setting seventh in final games of the season?
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