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TIL Robert De Niro is the only child of two well-regarded Greenwich Village painters, Virginia Admiral and Robert De Niro, Sr.

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Eg0WV TIL: The display of diamonds in Hollywood films and songs is one of the most successful cases of product placement in marketing history. Diamonds were placed in several Hollywood films; including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Diamonds Are Forever and in songs such as Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend.
Rl41 TIL A few years ago, scientists in Indonesia discovered a new species of human that lived only 12,000 years ago, which would have been contemporary with modern humans, which stood only three feet tall.
a81gZ TIL: Saudia Flight 163 safely landed after a fire broke out onboard shortly after takeoff. But despite the successful landing, all 301 passengers and crew perished.
VMjPm TIL : When suitable environment conditions are given, the probability of an American nickel landing on edge is approximately 1 in 6000 tosses.
7rYmO TIL after a police search failed to find ex-WWE wrestler Ray Rougeau’s friend who was lost in the Canadian wilderness, Ray successfully found him by flying his own plane above the woods.