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TIL That Jim Caviezel, the Actor that Played Jesus Christ in “The Passion of the Christ”, Was Struck By Lightning While Filming on Set.

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9YGrX TIL Animals in Japan can only stay at the shelter for 5 days before being put to rest if no one has adopted them.
M7voV TIL Mel Brooks, 99, Writer and Director of “The Producers”, “Blazing Saddles” and “History of the World” served in WW2
9wxw6 TIL that during the production of Superman(1978), Gene Hackman was reluctant to shave his moustache, only acquiescing when Richard Donner promised to do the same. After getting it shaved, Hackman went to Donner to fulfil his end of the bargain. Donner responded by tearing off his fake moustache.
ANOAg TIL the world's largest passenger elevator is in Mumbai, India. It is 278 sq. feet large and can carry 235 passengers
1pZV TIL that real guns are allowed at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, but water guns are banned.