There Was More to Comedy Legend Don Knotts Than Anyone Ever Knew

Awards for Service

Knotts was a World War II veteran who was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge, and the Honorable Service Lapel Pin. Now that’s some proof of service!

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The More You Know

  • Sharks "smell in stereo."
  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
  • Lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees.
  • A single lightning bolt has enough energy to toast 100,000 slices of bread.
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