4koRR TIL that Cat Litter was invented by Ed Lowe in 1947
x6Ayb TIL there is a better preserved ancient city than Pompeii just nearby. Herculaneum, where the skeletons of the victims are represented (not plaster casts)
5Vowr TIL St Adrian is the patron saint of arms dealers (he also covers butchers, guards, soldiers and peacekeeping missions)
M74yA TIL Neal Dahlen has as many Superbowl Rings as Tom Brady
j6XER TIL caffeine enhances physical performance, endurance, muscle strength and power
LQxy0 TIL that Ian Fleming (who created James Bond) also wrote Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang.
grwEX TIL that Tim Burton did not actually direct The Nightmare Before Christmas, because he was directing Batman Returns.
0dm4A TIL that Halle Berry turned down the starring role in Speed that went to Sandra Bullock
b640Z TIL Pipe organs, such as those commonly found in churches, predate Christianity itself, having been invented circa 200 BC. They were also frequently played in ancient Greek/Roman sporting events, much like in stadiums today
ANKMa TIL Weird Al turned down a $5 million beer endorsement deal. He thought it was ethically wrong because a lot of his fans were young and impressionable.
m1PEY TIL Barbara Streisand and Katherine Hepburn tied for Best Actress Oscar in 1969 - meaning they both won an Oscar for Best Actress - the only time a tie occurred in this category.
yVAZe TIL Bolivia's Palacio de Sal Hotel, located at the edge of the world's largest salt flat (Salar de Uyuni), is constructed entirely of salt. The floor, walls, ceiling, beds, tables, chairs, and sculptures are all made of salt. There is a rule prohibiting guests from licking the walls.