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TIL That there is a $2500 fine to own a Kinder Surprise in the US

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R1vQ TIL Hedy Lamarr, an actress in the 40’s and 50’s and “the most beautiful woman in the world”, co-patented the technology that would lead to Wi-Fi, GPS, wireless phones, and others.
Dw8p TIL During the filming of the flood scene for Noah’s Ark (1928), the great volume of water used was so overwhelming that three extras drowned, leading to the implementation of stunt safety regulations the following year.
69G4w TIL of Clint Malarchuk, a former NHL goalie. On March 22, 1989, during a game, Malarchuk's neck was cut by errant skate blade, severing his carotid artery and partially cutting his jugular vein. 300 stitches and 10 days later, he was back on the ice.
9w01p TIL that Leni Riefenstahl had an affair with American Olympic decathlate Glenn Morris during the filming of "Olympia," Riefenstahl's documentary about the 1936 Berlin games
m1anv TIL that a huge 20m (66ft) rogue wave hit the bulk carrier, MV Derbyshire with such force that it sent the ship underwater almost instantly, not even giving its crew enough time to save themselves, let alone send a distress signal.