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TIL A mother whose daughter was having brain surgery, called the Mister Rogers Neighborhood studio to ask for a signed photo. After hearing about this, Mr Rogers flew to the hospital to see her. His only request was that there was no press.

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bvA4 TIL that the first sensory deprivation tank was created in 1954. Since then people have experienced hallucinations, out of body experiences and even parallel universes while in these chambers.
GAAQg TIL In 2003, the Jacksonville Jaguars kept a tree stump and axe in the locker room as an inspirational prop for the team to "keep chopping wood." Several players did literally chop at the stump, until punter Chris Hanson tried and accidentally put the axe into his own leg
oBGdY TIL in order to film on the island featured in 'Cast Away', the location manager Mary Morgan had to meet with the chieftains several times, perform ceremonial prayers, give and receive ceremonial gifts, and get permission from the chiefs and their 80 family members.
AVAa TIL: Wu-Tang Clan Rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard (R.I.P.) saved the life of a 4 year old girl who had gotten trapped under a car after being ran-over. ODB ran to the scene of the accident and organized a group of about a dozen onlookers to lift the car off of the little girl.
DQQdY TIL During Episode IV – A New Hope, the creative team needed to come up with a way to make Luke’s speeder look like it was actually flying. They figured out that they could cover the wheels with mirrors to make it look like it was in flight.