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TIL that "Return of the Jedi" made over $475 million, but was reported as unprofitable due to Hollywood accounting

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KOl9Q TIL that starting in 1985, Australia built 22 small maritime patrol boats which it then donated (yes, donated) to a dozen Pacific island nations. In some cases these vessels are the only meaningful naval presence these nations possess.
9BMM TIL in the Ecuadorian Rain Forest trees have been discovered that can “walk” up to 20 meters in a year
k8e TIL there is no such thing as a brontosaurus
ejvn TIL that kids who are good liars have better verbal working memories than children who don’t lie
8e15b TIL All four Stanley Cup Finals Riots are associated with Canadian Team and happened in Canada