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TIL that Jim Carrey had to be taught CIA torture coping techniques to endure the make-up process for How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

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kJVjg TIL that Knights fought in World War I
LkMvP TIL about "hysterical strength." Basically, when faced with a life-or-death situation, humans can harness more of their muscle strength than usual, to overcome the obstacle they're facing. This incredible feat is usually associated with people lifting cars to save someone.
nAb TIL The Japanese yakuza provided disaster relief for both the Kobe and Tohoku earthquakes.
XEwyr TIL of Jeremiah Horrocks who died 23 years old, was the only person to predict the transit of Venus in front of the sun in 1639, and one of only two people in the world to witness it, ...the first two ever, and likely the first in 600+ years.
6EQL7 TIL Without bats there would be no tequila. It’s made from agave plant which is pollinated by bats