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TIL that Steven Spielberg considered directing The Three Amigos, and planned to cast Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and Robin Williams in the lead roles.

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jvkQ TIL: Darwin did NOT coin the phrase “Survival of the fittest”; it originated in Spencer’s “The Principles of Biology” (1864–7, 1: 444–5)
ANZV4 TIL that, every two years since 1965, one senator's desk in the US Senate has been designated the "Candy Desk". The senator who occupies this desk is responsible for ensuring that it is stocked with an abundant supply of candy.
KYMLw TIL Anvil firing is the practice of exploding an anvil into the air. Anvils are typically fired as a celebration, be it to honor St. Clement's (the Patron Saint of blacksmiths) or in a 21 anvil salut as found in New Westminster, British Columbia.
78Emp TIL that the first Sci-Fi movie ever created was released in 1895. Created by the Lumière brothers, “La Charcuterie mécanique” (The Mechanical Butcher) features a mechanical box instantaneously turning a whole pig into sausage, chops, and ribs.
NOV1 TIL having to drink 8 cups of water a day is a lie