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TIL Russian cosmonauts used to carry pistols into space in case of a bear attack at their landing site

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4X0QN TIL the reason behind the missing holes in IKEA's duvet covers. In Scandinavia we always have holes in the corners of our duvet covers, since it makes it easier to make the bed. Apparently IKEA had to remove this since so many customers in other countries thought it was torn and complained about it.
16G9X TIL Billy Joel's 1993 album River of Dreams' cover is a painting by his then-wife Christie Brinkley. Rolling Stone later gave Brinkley the Top Picks award for "The Best Album Cover of the Year."
vomr TIL there are prime numbers that are illegal to possess or distribute. One of the first ones, found in 2001, was used to bypass copyright protection on DVDs.
ADQvg TIL Arnold Schwarzenegger is much shorter (5’ 9-5’10) than the beast he was portrayed as in movies, aided by shoe lifts, camera angles, and long legs for his build.
mxb9y TIL the reason monarchs moved their courts constantly was because they were forced to by filthy residences, as within days of a royal party settling in one palace or another, a stink would set in from poorly discarded food, animal waste, vermin from or attracted to unwashed bodies, and human waste.