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TIL that The Lego Movie was the first ever feature film with Wonder Woman in it

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rR14M TIL Pope Leo XIII outlined the rights of workers to a fair wage, safe working conditions, and the formation of labour unions, while affirming the rights of property and free enterprise, opposing both Atheistic Marxism and laissez-faire capitalism.
oRlGW TIL that the plastic cover on an emergency switch on devices is called a Molly-guard because the inventor's daughter (Molly) kept pushing the button.
9wN4r TIL The Nagant M1895 is one of the few revolvers that can successfully use a silencer. This is possible because the ammunition's casing extends over the projectile and the cylinder slides forward when cocked. When fired these elements create a gas seal that prevents gas from venting out the sides.
v1bLR TIL phages (a group of viruses) were supposed to be studied as antibacterial agents in human medicine, but were cut short by the discovery of penicillin shortly after. With today's increasingly drug-resistant bacteria, phages are being considered once again.
9wNQD TIL about John of Nottingham, a magician in the 14th century who plotted to assassinate Edward II and Hugh Despenser by using wax effigies.