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TIL that the face of Max Payne in the original game is one of it's writers - Sami Antero Järvi, a Finnish game writer/actor and Remedy's creative director.

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vPapR TIL that gas powered impact wrenches exist, used on the railroad for the assembly/disassembly of rail lines.
VMxK8 TIL bears make a purring sound somewhat like a cat when they are comfortable or eating a special treat or, for young bears, nursing. They make tongue click sounds when they are approaching other bears to mate or play.
R7dX8 TIL that the Roman Empire, although more technologically advanced than its contemporary peers, was poorer that any nation in 2015 with regards to their GDP per capita. Chinese and Indian empires that existed at the same time as Rome were much more wealthier simply because their soil was better.
7rbEL TIL that "Voldemort" (vol de mort) translates from French/Latin to "flight of death;" also "theft by death," or how Voldemort took Harry's parents from him.
OWlX TIL in the mid 2000s, Disney bid the rights to use Harry Potter for theme park attractions. However, Disney refused to give its creative control to JK Rowling’s demands, and JK Rowling went to Universal Parks & Resorts instead, in which Universal gave into her terms.