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D1d7r TIL In 1975 Al Pacino was offered the role of Han Solo in the film Star Wars, but he refused the role because "The script was too confusing"
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v1Nrj TIL Ancient Rome had a urine tax paid by its buyers. Urine was used for tanning, wool production, and to clean and whiten woolen togas. Instituted by Nero, removed after a while, and re-enacted by Vespasian. His name still attaches to public urinals in France (vespasienne) and Italy (vespasiano).
PYR1L TIL Ford originally wanted to unveil the 2021 Ford Bronco on July 9, 2020. However, the debut was rescheduled for July 13 when it was pointed out that July 9 is the birthday of O.J. Simpson.
8e0LP TIL that Randy Weaver was awarded $3.1 million over the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff.