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TIL that the desert planet of Tatootine in Star Wars was originally meant to be a jungle planet. One of the producers found sites in the Philippines, but thought director George Lucas would be "itchy" from all of the filming in the jungle, so Lucas decided to make Tatootine a desert planet.

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nWkmd TIL that in 1976 before going to a show Keith Richards received news that his three month old son had died from SIDS; he made the choice to perform that night regardless but was criticized for doing so. He later stated that if he hadn't done the show that night he would probably have shot himself.
v1plB TIL Ned Vizzini, author of It's Kind of a Funny Story, and various teenage angst books about what makes life worth living and preventing suicide, ultimately committed suicide in 2013, aged 32.
OAv4 TIL That injured athletes will sometimes involuntarily extend their arms after a knockout or severe blow to the head. This is called the “fencing response” and is a sign of severe concussion.
x61Yb TIL: Oscar hosts usually get paid $15K-$25K. $15K is about the SAG - AFTRA minimum. Golden Globe hosts get paid far more than that, $100K and up.
xVJLw TIL Robert Devereux once burst in on Elizabeth I before she had had the chance to change out of her nightgown and put on her wig and makeup. For this, he got grounded until further notice.