Post * D07e — Curious Curator

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TIL, “No one in the U.S. has died from a black widow spider bite in over 10 years.”

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JYbvV TIL automakers invented the crime of "jaywalking." At that time, "jay" was a derogative term for people from rural areas, like "hick."

8Or4 TIL Michael Jordan had a “love of the game” clause in his contract, allowing him to play basketball against anyone, anytime and anywhere.

5KPQ TIL Tommy Wiseau used a 35mm film camera and an HD video camera side-by-side when shooting The Room because he didn’t know which format was best and couldn’t choose one.

OGXW7 TIL why the world sucks

neKQY TIL there is a method of growing rhubarb known as "forcing" where the plant grows in complete darkness and is tended to in candlelight. It grows so quickly during this process that you can hear it grow.