This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Top-Isopod-166 on 2024-07-04 01:57:44+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that Norman Rockwell attempted to enlist in the Navy during WW1 but was unsuccessful due to being 8 pounds underweight. He was able to enlist the next day after consuming a substantial amount of food, including bananas, liquids, and doughnuts.