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TIL Spider-Man’s black suit, which later became the basis for Venom, the Spider-Man villain, was a fan-based concept that Marvel bought for 220 dollars

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WkY8L TIL Jack O'Lanterns got their name from the myth about Jack who tricked the devil into not claiming his soul, however he was also denied entrance to heaven. The devil gave Jack one burning piece of coal that he carried in a carved out turnip as he roamed the earth for eternity.
R5j06 TIL: Kevin Costner grew up in Compton - a historically crime-ridden city within Los Angeles County
krm1 TIL that actor/comedian/writer Mark Moseley does such a good impression of Eddie Murphy he’s taken over his roles from Mulan and Shrek for sequels / TV shows; and his Arnold Schwarzenegger impression is so good when played side by side with the real it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference.
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1AJO TIL a man made a life vest to help his pet fish who could no longer swim.