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TIL There was a 20 year patent on mini games during loading screens that recently expired last year. This is why all loading screens aren’t interactive and usually only contain flavour or lore text.

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LQ0Jr TIL that the English may have established a short lived colony in Texas in the late 16th century.
k46d TIL we are close to be able to grow new teeth.
9wW0G TIL On March 16, 1968 Hugh Thompson, a US Army helicopter pilot, played a pivotal role in ending the My Lia Massacre in a southern Vietnam village. Thompson threatened to open fire on American troops if they continued to harm innocent civilians. His extraordinary actions prevented further tragedy.
LvQQ TIL a study conducted by a linguist and a sound engineer concluded the perfect male voice would be a combination of Alan Rickman and Jeremy Irons
78YXL TIL about 2yr old Australian Sophie Delezio who suffered 3rd deg burns to 85% of her body, lost both feet, one hand and an ear when an older driver crashed into her preschool. 3yrs later her wheelchair was hit on a pedestrian crossing by a different older driver causing new serious injuries.