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TIL JFK’s last words to Jackie were, “Take off those glasses, Jackie.”

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ngMr TIL Tom Hanks wanted to be in a superhero movie, but was never offered any roles. He specifically wanted to be the Flash.

dD5g7 TIL of the 24 hours of LeMons race held once a year in Sebring, which anyone can join with their choice of junkyard beater, provided you install the required safety equipment.

0wmZM Today I learned Vanilla bean plants are actually orchids

Bg80K TIL that the Snotingas gave their name to the settlements of Nottingham, which were first recorded as ‘Snotengaham’ or literally ‘the homestead of Snot’s people.’ Over the years, the city’s name was gradually modified until it became known as Nottingham around the 12th century

R6va TIL that the film Titan A.E had an estimated budget of $90 Million. In the end the film only grossed $36.8 million. According to the supervisor of the film, Titan A.E. lost $100 million for 20th Century Fox. After the film’s failure, Fox Animation Studios was shut down.