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TIL Margo Robbie learned to hold her breath for 5 minutes for Suicide Squad.

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yQAaw TIL of Albert Cashier a trans man from Clogherhead, Co. Louth, who joined the US military and fought in the civil war. Assigned female at birth, he changed his identity on the boat over and lived the rest of his life as Albert, being buried at 71 with full military honors.
VM8OZ TIL While Governor of New York Franklin D Roosevelt went to such lengths to hide his reliance on a wheelchair that he had a secret elevator and entrance into his office in the state capital building.
6Eljw TIL in several countries around the world, it is common practice to rent professional mourners when a prominent person dies. These hired mourners are also known as mutes or moirologists.
8e1yV TIL that Mark David Chapman’s court appointed lawyer had to withdraw from the John Lennon murder case, due to fears of lynching.
b9nnN TIL: A Starbucks hot “venti” latte and “grande” latte each have exactly two shots of espresso. The extra dollar you’re paying for the larger size is essentially buying you 4 ounces of frothed milk.