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TIL Shrek was based on a picture book from 1990. It about him (and eventually the princess) embracing his/their ugliness.

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ADWBa TIL stars on the Hollywood walk of fame are vanity awards sold for $30,000 apiece by the Hollywood chamber of commerce. Any celebrity who has been famous for at least five years can apply to purchase one.
BgEy TIL: In a 1956 football (soccer) final, Keeper Bert Trautmann broke his neck on the pitch but continued to play for the remaining 15 minutes to see out his team’s victory. Prince Philip commented on the crooked state of Trautmann’s neck as he gave him his winner’s medal
6EdOw TIL that in 2006, M&Ms created an ad campaign offering 2 million dark chocolate M&Ms for the one who returns "The Scream" (a famous painting that was stolen just two year prior [2004] in Norway). Just days after the campaign, the painting was found by the Norwegian Police.
b6oM7 TIL that Germany has a provision called “Apple Juice Paragraph”. At least one non-alcoholic drink must be at most as expensive as the cheapest alcoholic drink, which is often apple juice. It’s supposed to prevent people from ordering an alcoholic beverage just because it’s cheaper.
ljr7 TIL An analysis of over 200 social studies contends that high religiousness predicts a lower risk of depression and drug abuse and fewer suicide attempts, and more reports of satisfaction with sex life and a sense of well-being.