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TIL the chainsaw was originally invented in the 18th century to assist with childbirth.

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4d9w TIL During the 1st season of ‘Fresh Prince…’ Will Smith memorized the lines of EVERYONE in the cast. If you go back and watch closely, see him lip synching the lines of whomever was speaking in a scene.
QJodk TIL there's a Japanese children's book called "Chirin no Suzu" (Chirin's Bell) about a lamb seeking revenge for a wolf killing his mother. The story is based on the author's (Takashi Yanase) experiences in World War 2. A film adaptation of the book was made in 1978 by Sanrio.
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