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TIL that classical music slows mice heart transplant rejection

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BrALK TIL Disney paid Paramount at least $115M in 2010 to buy the distribution rights of Marvel’s “The Avengers”. As part of the deal, it was Paramount that was shown in the movie’s opening title despite NOT being the one who owned, financed, marketed & distributed the film. It later grossed over $1.5B.
5aLk TIL An Uber driver sued Snapchat, alleging that the teen who crashed into him at 107 mph was using Snapchat’s speed filter while driving.
pYvEN TIL In the 60s/60s NASA would use brooms to detect flames from Hydrogen leaks as they were odorless & colorless.
QJMPd TIL that Usain Bolt was offered a position as wide receiver in the NFL and rejected it due to the hits NFL players take.
5Pw9 TIL There was a con artist who was so good, he sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice.