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TIL In 1955, the doctor performing Einstein's autopsy stole his brain

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8adZG TIL that a judge once threw out a British Airways lawsuit against Ryanair for their "Expensive BAstards!" ad campaign by ruling "the complaint amounts to this: Ryanair exaggerated in suggesting BA is five times more expensive, because BA is only three times more expensive."
OoG61 TIL that Vladimir Lenin’s perfectly preserved body is on display in Moscow. He died in 1924 and was born in 1870, making his body 147 years old.
69LDl TIL: A movie starring John Malkovich is scheduled to be released in 2115. The film is being kept in a safe, behind bulletproof glass and won’t unlock until 11/18/2115.
OoAMg TIL that sunlight provides a protective effect against influenza and other viruses
Egxko TIL Rip was a stray dog adopted by an Air Raid Patrol in WW2. Although not trained for rescue work, he sniffed out over 100 victims trapped beneath buildings. He was awarded the Dickin medal for his work, which has been held partially responsible for prompting the training of search and rescue dogs.