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TIL that 'Gremlins' was so shocking it led to the creation of the PG-13 rating in cinema

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OoWNR TIL In 1978, Grave Robbers Dug Up Film Star Charlie Chaplin’s Body For Ransom. Chaplin's widow Oona refused to pay. "Charlie would have thought it rather ridiculous," she said. After 2+ unsuccessful months, the thieves were caught, and eventually wrote letters of apology to Oona.
j0XR TIL Angel’s share refers to the percentage of evaporated loss from every barrel of distilled spirits.
j68Kj TIL when adjusted for inflation, 4 of the top 9 highest-grossing movies of all time domestically are Star Wars films: Star Wars (#1), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (#4), Return of the Jedi (#7), & Star Wars: Episode I - the Phantom Menace (#9).
grAJ4 TIL Michelle Philpots suffered traumatic brain injuries after two motor vehicle accidents in 1985 & 1990. In 1994, epilepsy developed & led to anterograde amnesia. Each day, she wakes up believing it's still '94 & her husband has to convince her of their 1997 marriage using a photo album as proof.
kLmg TIL Deon Francois owes $400/week in child support after his ex-wife stole a notary seal, forged his signature and gained access to sperm that NYU’s sperm bank was supposed to have disposed of. He later sued NYU and the notary for $9 million.