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TIL The British and American versions of Dennis the Menace were created independently and released on the same day in March 1951

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e0x9D TIL Rod Stirling wrote the screenplay for Planet Of The Apes. The twist ending came from a woman he met at a party who pitched him the "it was earth all along" plot as a Twilight Zone episode. He paid her $500 for the idea.
9Y1Gp TIL that when Paul McCartney from The Beatles met Koji Kondo, the composer of Super Mario Bros, he started singing the Overworld Background Music (aka the World 1-1 Theme) from the first game.
R5wea TIL that Dory from "Finding Nemo" is widely praised for its accurate portrayal of an amnesic syndrome Her depiction of short-term memory loss, difficulty with new information, and frequent forgetfulness is a realistic representation of the struggles faced by individuals with this condition
dlEr TIL Capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, does NOT kill tastebuds or harm your stomach. In fact, it was found to be beneficial to your digestive system - even helping to prevent and heal stomach ulcers.
xpr5 TIL Kars4Kids, the car donation non-profit famous for its radio jingle, donates 100% of its proceeds exclusively to Jewish causes, including Jewish education and summer camps. It has been repeatedly fined for hiding this fact and for misleading its donors.