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TIL Italy is home to the “World Capital of Ugly People,” where an official club celebrates ugliness with festivals, rankings, and a satirical "No-Bel" Prize. And you can apply to be assessed for membership.

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lorM7 TIL on steam powered paddle ships, visibility was greatly hindered by the two large arches on either side of the ship. To combat this, a literal bridge would be built between them so the captain and helmsman could still get good visibility, thus why a ship's command center is called a "bridge".
ypgV TIL a female Italian serial killer disposed of bodies by making them in to bars of soap
mxyBx TIL Apollo astronauts would breathe pure oxygen for several hours before flights in order to avoid getting the bends when the cabin pressure was lowered after liftoff.
5YN5Q TIL Truman Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe to play the film lead role as Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", but producers instead cast Audrey Hepburn because they feared Monroe would complicate the production. Capote later said the producers "double-crossed me in every way and cast Audrey".
rRvwd TIL Nancy Grace Roman: called ‘The Mother of Hubble’ telescope program. NASA's 1st chief astronomer. She paved the way in taking Hubble Space Telescope from an idea to reality. Her interest to astronomy was sparked because of her walks with her mom who would show her constellation and auroras.