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TIL Seth Rogen was considered too old to play the character he wrote based on himself in the movie “Superbad.” Jonah Hill was cast instead, despite being only a year and a half younger than Rogen.

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wokd7 TIL when insects shed Theo skin, they secrete compounds to protect themselves from infection as their new exoskeleton hardens. Researchers are investigating these compounds as a source of new antibiotics and immune stimulants.

YpYLd TIL about sailors who discovered a dead German sailor during the Clipper Boat Race

7rR9r TIL homophobic men are significantly more likely to be aroused by homoerotic content

wP51 TIL Syndrome (The villain from The Incredibles) is named for Hero syndrome, where a person creates a dangerous situation in which they can be the hero

yQyaJ TIL that Finnish Lauri Törni was angry after the Soviet union defeated Finland in the winter war. he dedicated his life to fighting soviets, taking every opportunity to kill them, fighting for Finland, Nazi Germany, and the United States.