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TIL popcorn was banned from movie theaters in the 1920’s because of the noise it made while eating it

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wVaY TIL Keanu Reeves gave away $50mil of his profits from the Matrix series, giving $1.75mil to each special-effects and costume designer responsible for the films. He’s channeled millions into his sister’s leukemia battle, taken 90% paycuts on films, and doesn’t own a mansion.
0d7Jp TIL Coldplay's "The Scientist" is themed around abusive/narcissistic relationships
rPyM TIL of BuzzWinkle, a moose from Anchorage Alaska who frequently roamed the city drunk from eating fermented crab apples and more than once was found ripping down Christmas lights with his antlers or passed out in the street downtown
vPdY8 TIL that you are allowed to bring your toaster as a carry-on when flying. There is a specific rule about bread machines being allowed through airport security and on the plane as long as the size of the toaster is appropriate.
46Yb TIL that despite his illegal and often homicidal tendencies, Al Capone set up multiple soup kitchens for those in need following the Stock Market crash in 1929.