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TIL One of the first diplomatic channels between England and the Ottoman empire was established when Elizabeth I and Safiye, the Sultan's mom, became penpals. Besides talking politics, the pair would exchange lavish gifts, talk about fashion, share beauty tips and exchange their skin care products

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6E9kw TIL in 2000 16-year-old Henry Cavill was an aspiring actor who had a chance encounter with Russell Crowe. Crowe sent him a gift box with a note saying "Dear Henry, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Russell." 13 years later, they starred together in “Man of Steel.”
rRax TIL that stars twinkle because of turbulence in the atmosphere. As a result, if you see stars twinkling at a greater rate than normal, a storm front is probably moving in.
rPX4 TIL homeopaths without borders is an actual charity
0wGmp Plastic cigarette wrapper found inside a jellyfish.
woZwE TIL Eddie Murphy mimics Bruce Lee to emote anger when he films movies. He first used the technique in 48 hours and says he copies Bruce Lee 'til this day.