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oRyZW TIL "Creature" (also know as "the titan find") 1985, an Aliens inspired horror sci-fi movie, is in the public domain. its early special effects were done by the Skotak brothers, who would go on to make the effects for Aliens (1986).
OGoMR TIL that despite its cold climate, the province of Quebec (Canada) has the largest number of swimming pools per capita in North America, more than California or Florida.
Wkr7N TIL that popping a pimple in the ominously dubbed "triangle of death" area of your face could lead to brain infection.
16wBP TIL in Ancient Egypt people with dwarfism were highly respected and held high social status due to Egyptians viewing such people as having celestial gifts. In fact, during the 1st Dynasty, dwarfs directly served and worked with the king and royal household and were buried in subsidiary tombs.
5V7DQ TIL Manchu arrowheads came in many different designs, military, hunting or target, some to be retrievable without damage, some to whistle only, some to whistle and kill (the animal was startled by the whistle, making them easier to hit), some to kill by blunt force, or spear fish or small game.