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TIL James Cameron sold the rights to his screen play "The Terminator" for $1 on the condition that he would be the director.

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VMGnk TIL the common earthworm is an invasive species which is native to Europe
epgd4 TIL: During the filming of "Doctor Dolittle" (1967), the crew faced many problems due to the over 1200 animals that were used. Some of them include: a goat eating the script, squirrels eating parts of the scenery, a parrot yelling "cut", and a giraffe stepping on his own genitals.
EgWmx TIL about latex-fruit syndrome, an allergy to both latex and fresh fruits including bananas, tomatoes, kiwis, and avocados. This is because they share similar protein structures.
nWlWG TIL the Battle of Nechtansmere in 685 was one of the most significant in Britain, because it smashed the power of the Angles, allowing the Saxons to dominate to the south, and prevented what became Scotland from being absorbed by the rest of Britain
w7a7 TIL A death row inmate was denied his request of a pizza being sent to a homeless man in place of his last meal.