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TIL Some multilingual dyslexics are only dyslexic in one of their languages, and not the other(s).

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EgVop TIL that instead of using CGI, Tim Burton opted to use real squirrels in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The squirrels were used for 10 months, and the filming was supervised by the American Humane Association to make sure none of the squirrels experienced distress.
LQx90 TIL that "Stendhal syndrome" is a psychosomatic condition involving rapid heartbeat, fainting, confusion, and even hallucinations, allegedly occurring when individuals become exposed to objects, artworks, or phenomena of great beauty.
Bgn6W TIL Tom Cruise does not permit his likeness to be used for merchandise. Nevertheless, Funko created a figure of his character Nick Morton from the 2017 film "The Mummy" without securing the rights. In response, Cruise requested the figures be cancelled. Funko recalled them, but some have been found.
rbEW TIL A black cop infiltrated the KKK and became so well respected he was voted into a leadership position.
wLn5P TIL actor Jimmy Stewart (of It's A Wonderful Life fame) rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the Air Force, flying missions in World War 2 and one in Vietnam before retiring as second highest ranking actor in American military history.