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

  • A reservoir in space holds 140 trillion times the amount of water in Earth's oceans.
  • The Guinness brewery supported all of it's employees who chose to fight in WW1. They were paid half of their wages while away, and their jobs were guaranteed upon their return. The brewery also sent them care packages containing chocolate and condensed milk.
  • Only two national flags have the color purple on them.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.