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TIL The University of British Columbia offers 140 sq ft (13 sq m) student "Nano" suites in order to be more affordable. The bed converts into a desk and a storage space with a clothes rail

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vd7K TIL There is a Japanese arcade game where in response to irritating events you hit a physical table and then flip it when the time is right.
E1wQ7 TIL that there is no physical description of Jesus Christ in the Bible. All current evidence and portrayals of his appearance are based on cultural settings, political settings and theological contexts.
X0pMR TIL in Superman, it was such a struggle to cast the superhero, the producer's wife's dentist was given a screen test.
6w7l TIL that Angelina Jolie sold her baby photos to the press with the understanding that they’d never report any negative news about her, ever again (including pre-approving editorials about her).
Br9mx TIL of Nebraska Man, a purported ape species found in Nebraska based on a set of teeth. Turns out the teeth actually belonged to a peccary and were just heavily weathered.