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TIL half of your brain stands guard when you sleep in a new place for the first time.

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R7Yew TIL the Micro Scooter was invented by a Swiss man who wanted to get to his favorite sausage shop more quickly
J1Ljv TIL that the writer of the 90s' comedy classic "Fatal Instinct" wanted the film to be titled "Triple Indemnity", but it was rejected by MGM's executives, who thought that viewers would not understand the reference. Mel Brooks suggested "Frontal Attraction" as a new title, but his idea was ignored.
M7gR7 TIL that former NHL player Gordie Howe had one of the longest careers ever in the 4 major North American Sports. Playing from age 18-51 from 1946-1980 32 seasons. For reference, if Wayne Gretzky played that long, he would’ve retired in 2012.
JYklV TIL that between 1945 and the early 1990s, approximately 40,000 Brutalist, alien-looking sculptures called Spomeniks were built all over Yugoslavia. Intended as World War II memorials, some are the size of a 15-story building.
gGrA TIL claw machines have variable PSI strength settings for the claws. They are designed to only allow you to pick up a toy as often as state regulations require.