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TIL that in Hollywood, Christopher Nolan along with Steven Speilberg are among the last holdouts who shoot on film in an industry that’s moved to digital.

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R76YQ TIL that 50 years ago a whale washed up an Oregon beach and died. To deal with the remains and the smell, officials decide to blow it up with half a ton of dynamite- the idea was it would disintegrate and scavengers would quickly dispose of the remains. That’s not what happened
kOjDd TIL Miners would inhale aluminum powder to coat their lungs and "prevent" silica based diseases, resulting in many suffering from ALS today.
mZQp TIL A monkey paid for sex after learning how to use money.
jNooa TIL all Porsche employees received an $11,000 bonus after a great 2018 sales year. Every single worker received the 11K bonus, from cleaning staff and receptionists to top brass. "We know that every single employee in this company contributes towards its success," said HR executive board member.
PBmV TIL Martha Stewart was in a relationship with Anthony Hopkins and broke up with him after watching Silence of the Lambs, saying she was unable to avoid associating Hopkins with the character of Hannibal Lecter