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TIL that all US astronauts since 2011 have to speak Russian.
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TIL that while filming Mimic, director Guillermo del Toro's father was kidnapped. The kidnappers demanded $1 million but del Toro already put all his money into the movie. James Cameron came in and gave him the $1 million in cash while also recommending a negotiator.
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TIL that after Einstein’s death in 1955, a small notebook containing his calculations was found. That notebook has been posted online for everyone to see.
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TIL - The longest, commercial, non-stop flight is Singapore - NYC (18.5h/9,585 miles)
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TIL Pope Francis is the first Jesuit Pope, the first Pope from the America’s, the first Pope from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first Non-European Pope in 1,272 years. I think he is also the first Pope to be a nightclub bouncer.
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TIL that the Premier League in England doesn't have a postseason tournament to determine the champion. Instead, the team with the best record at the end of the regular season is automatically crowned champion.