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TIL that 1941 movie Citizen Kane had a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes until a negative review from when the movie came out was discovered in 2021

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yQB7X TIL Isaac Newton’s Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica is regarded by many as the greatest scientific contribution of all time. Despite its reputation, relatively few readers, including professional scientists and mathematicians, have actually read the Principia
d8rJZ TIL Satanists do not literally worship Satan. They are closer to an Atheist religion, and believe Satan is a positive archetype demonstrating pride, individualism and enlightenment and use Satan as a symbol of defiance against Abrahamic faiths.
VBr4 TIL that in the U.S. you can theoretically sue someone and then challenge them to trial by combat to decide who is liable.
Oo0Me TIL "Kevinism" is a trend in Germany where parents give their children exotic sounding names which makes them a victim of ridicule. Especially someone called Kevin is perceived as "a particularly intellectually-challenged young person".
epyAD TIL Every Friday and Saturday, a NASA astronaut shares some of their mission memories with guests at Space Center Houston, along with options to have breakfast together for Q&A