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TIL A baby porcupine is called a ‘porcupette’

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J1m0v TIL: During the 1946 Alcatraz prison riot, U.S. Marines from nearby Treasure Island were called in to help end the uprising. While the Posse Comitatus Act limited Army use in civilian matters, Marines were not explicitly bound by it—making them a fast military option for federal emergencies.
5Yd5R TIL that 'The Incredibles' takes place in 1962.
90pX TIL That the Purple Martins, on the US east coast, are 100% dependent on man made housing to breed and nest, made and maintained by communities of Purple Martin supporters.
Y7Vgr TIL the axe used by Jack Nicholson to chop through the door in The Shining was sold at auction in 2019 for $209,000. A crew member purchased it originally from the production company at the conclusion of filming with the intention of using it to chop wood.
5VDP9 TIL in 1970 Sesame Street was banned in Mississippi for having a racially integrated cast