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TIL that the Star Spangled Banner, written after a British naval bombardment, is to the tune of a British drinking song.

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JJpm TIL during initial showings of a scene in the 1903 film “The Great Train Robbery” where a character fires a gun straight at the camera, it is said audience members ducked and put their fingers in their ears, despite the film being silent; some are even said to have fired back at the screen.
x68Qg TIL there is a type of spider that was named after Angelina Jolie because of her work with the United Nations refugee agency
QJyWd TIL there is a book about depression that actually gives sound help with recovery where therapy and medicine may lack. It is incredibly moving. I would like to gift this book to as many people i can afford. If you are interested in a copy please message me.
ADkPw TIL that Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes, has steadfastly refused to license the characters for any other reason than publishing. This included turning down an offer from Pixar for a Calvin and Hobbes film.
KYyKG TIL the song "Mony Mony"'s title was inspired by Tommy James' view of the "M.O.N.Y." sign atop the Mutual of New York Building on the New York City skyline from his Manhattan apartment.