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TIL That in the original story, the slippers in Cinderella were made from squirrel fur, and the glass slipper likely came from a mistranslation.

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mx50P TIL that the 1995 comedy “Clueless” staring Alicia Silverstone is a retelling of Jane Austin’s novel “Emma” which was published in 1815.
R5kV1 TIL that Po Boy Sandwiches originated in New Orleans, and are derived from fried oyster sandwiches, called Oyster Loaves. A wide selection of fillings include roast beef, ham, shrimp, sausage, french fries and fried chicken. A "dressed" po' boy has shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo.
xVMWg TIL, Evel Knievel, American stunt motorcyclist, spent 1/2 the years from between 1966 to 1973 in hospitals, in wheelchairs or on crutches and suffered 433 bone fractures by the end of 1975.
4XPpw TIL in 1582, the Japanese composed of Ronins and pirates tried to invade The Philippines but was pushed back by the then occupying Spaniards
QNKjk TIL that during the Vietnam War (1960), the US military formed a unique partnership with dolphins and sea lions, training them to detect underwater mines and enemy divers.