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TIL the screenplay for Pirates of the Caribbean was finished in the 1990s. Steven Spielberg stumbled upon it and campaigned to direct the film with Robin Williams starring as Jack Sparrow

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ZppYD TIL the country internationally known as Mexico is officially named the "United Mexican States"; the single word "Mexico" technically refers to only one of the 32 states. Because of this colloquialism, the state of Mexico is now often called Edomex (from Estado de México) to avoid confusion.
MemZB TIL later PS2 models can't properly run some games designed for the PS2 itself (along with some PSOne games)
oRN8W TIL that oral health is linked with overall quality of life. Studies show that as periodontal disease progresses, heart and mental health deteriorates.
XEkN8 TIL that during the Iran Hostage crisis, declaring solidarity with "oppressed minorities", the hostage-takers had released all but one African-American hostages in November 1979.
DZyj TIL a cartoonist filed a lawsuit against DreamWorks for stealing his pitch “Kung Fu Panda Power” as a basis for “Kung Fu Panda.” He withdrew his lawsuit when it was discovered his drawings were traced from a Lion King coloring book. He currently faces charges for wire fraud and perjury.