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TIL that reported sightings of members of the lost Franklin Expedition by the Inuit didn’t cease until 1858. Meaning it’s possible that some of the crew survived for 13 years after the expedition entered the arctic, 11 years after the death of Franklin, and 10 years after abandoning their ships

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yEAe TIL By law, a pregnant woman can pee anywhere she wants to in Britain, even if she chooses, in a police officer’s helmet.
8eapa TIL cry rooms were an amenity movie theaters had starting in the 1940s. These were small areas at the back of a theater where those with unruly kids could continue to watch the film. The presence of these rooms declined greatly by the 1970s due to the rise of multiplex theaters.
1ZnV TIL that a man in Nebraska is breeding red cows and sending them to Israel in hopes of a pure red heifer being born there; such an event will allegedly prompt Jews to build a Third Temple, which fundamentalist Christians believe will usher in Jesus’ Second Coming.
nW7Ao TIL that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic shutting down Broadway in 2020, only four musicals were eligible for Tony Award nominations. Only one actor, Aaron Tveit from "Moulin Rouge!", was nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, but he still could have lost due to the Tony's voting policy.
EgenV TIL Nearly half of U.S. adults sleep with their pets, but this cozy habit often backfires. Research shows it’s linked to poorer sleep quality, increased insomnia, and frequent night wakings. While pets provide emotional comfort, their movements and noises can disrupt a good night’s rest.