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TIL that when Bill Murray’s character in “Kingpin,” Ernie McCracken, bowls three straight strikes in the final showdown, Murray actually accomplished the feat himself. The crowd’s response is a genuine reaction to the actor’s surprising skill.

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E1enP TIL that Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya had a sore wrist in the 2006 postseason from playing too much Guitar Hero. This was acknowledged in a credits message in the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II: "No pitchers were harmed in the making of this game. Except for Joel Zumaya. He had it coming."
Brmnr TIL in 1987 Iraq attacked the United States ship USS Stark and killed 37 sailors
6EZpZ TIL that the digestive system is an "open" system because the mouth and the anus open to the outside of the body. Food technically is passing through us on the outside...
EAbd TIL that a person can automatically become a legal citizen of the Caribbean nation of Dominica for $100,000.
p8jLA TIL that q-tips are 100% biodegradable and can be composted. Just make sure to not compost them if you’re using them with something that can’t be composted (I.e. removing nail polish with acetone)