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Daily Facts (15 Aug 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: 11% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. are made in Mexico. Peter Falk, known for his role as Columbo, had his right eye surgically removed as a child due to a tumor, and he was told by a studio boss that he wouldn't be able to work in movies or TV because of his eye. Scott Carpenter was the first man to explore both the depths of the ocean and the heights of space. Viz is considered Britain's 3rd (possibly 4th) funniest magazine, featuring regular segments like Roger's Profanisauras and Letterbocks. Tony Curtis claims that Marilyn Monroe became pregnant with his child during their affair, but she miscarried shortly after revealing the news. The Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty, signed on August 22, 1910, marked the beginning of the de jure period of Japanese rule in Korea. Carmelo Anthony scored 25 of his 27 points in the second quarter, setting a franchise record for points in a quarter. Mortimer Mouse was originally intended to be the name of Mickey Mouse, but Walt Disney's wife Lillian felt it made Mickey seem pompous and insisted on a different name. The H-1 Racer was the last plane built by a private individual to set the world speed record; every aircraft to hold the honor since has been designed by military forces. Florence Nightingale was awarded the Order of Merit in 1907, making her the first woman to receive this honor. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices