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TIL it is suggested that staring at fire improved brain functions such as memory and problem solving in early humans

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VM0lk TIL Disney insisted Jack Skellington have eyes as the eyes are what connects the character with the audience. Tim Burton and Selick wouldn't budge, and ultimately proved their anti-hero didn't need oculars to connect with the viewer.
woA8W TIL about the Ray Mancini Vs Duk Koo Kim boxing match which ended in tragedy. Not only did Kim die of injuries sustained, but his mother and the referee to the fight later took their own lives. As a result of this match, the number of allowed boxing rounds was fixed at 12.
Y7PeP TIL of the PrOP-M. A twin set of rovers sent to Mars 26 years before Pathfinder.
517D TIL that by law in Queensland, Australia, a Koala may only be cuddled 30 minutes per day, and must have every third day off.
R779j TIL the Director of Thor Ragnorak, Taika Waititi, also did a TED Talk on Creativity