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TIL that the reason the Simpson’s opening sequence is so long is to cut down the weekly animation time (i.e. it’s less work per episode).

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eZg6 TIL Sucking a king’s nipples was a gesture of submission in ancient Ireland.
4ZXJ TIL Two dead men were found wearing lead masks and suits next to a notebook that said “Be at the place arranged at 16.30. Take capsules at 18.30. After feeling the effects, protect half the face with lead masks. Await the agreed signal.”
LQeOv TIL There exists a fungus that thrives in the most radioactive parts of Chernobyl and on the highly radioactive interior of the ISS. Scientists are exploring using this fungus for long distance space travel missions.
oKxA TIL that in the mid 90s you could get a network adapter for the SNES and Genesis that allowed you to play online multiplayer in games like MarioKart, MK3 and NBA Jam
vgMR TIL on 3/11/08 a viewer asked Jim Cramer if he should worry about his investment in Bear Stearns. Cramer replied “No! No! No! Bear Stearns is not in trouble. If anything, they’re more likely to be taken over. Don’t move your money from Bear.” 3 days later it dropped 92%.