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TIL there is a full McBain mini-movie hidden throughout Simpsons epsiodes

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oBpoY TIL in Tennessee it is unlawful for any male person to willfully refuse to aid a policeman in making a lawful arrest when such a person's assistance is requested by the policeman and is reasonably necessary to effect the arrest.
ep4gn TIL that Mr Dream in the video game Punch Out, was based on the undefeated Rocky Marciano.
9gJ6 TIL that contrary to their portrayal in Jurassic Park and King Kong, the T-Rex lacked the ability to roar. If it wasn’t silent, it likely could only hiss like a Crocodile.
k9QW TIL famous personal trainer/body builder Greg Plitt died earlier this year while filming a commercial for ‘No Fear’ energy drinks. He reportedly assumed a runner’s stance on the tracks as the train approached, and attempted to out-sprint the speeding train to show the effectiveness of the drink.
6LGQ TIL microwaving a sliced grape will cause a spark as a result of electrons being ripped away from the atom. These free electrons can compound on themselves through a process called ‘runaway breakdown’ and cause a massive surge of plasma.