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TIL that not only is Jar Jar Binks one of the most hated characters in the Star Wars franchise, but he is also one of the most hated characters in the history of film.

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gMEJ4 TIL the Olympic Games were not the only games in Ancient Greece, there were three more and all together are known as the Panhellenic Games.
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69Nw8 TIL that astronauts eat steak and eggs before a flight because it's filling and low on dietary fiber so they won't have to poop during the mission