Celebrities That Served in the Military Before Their Big Break

Bill Cosby

Before his many damaging allegations, Bill Cosby served as a U.S Navy hospital corpsman. He served on ships from 1956 to 1960 during the Korean War. The Navy has revoked his honorary chief petty officer title in light of his conviction.

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The More You Know

  • The loudest animal on earth is the sperm whale.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Honey is essentially bee vomit.
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