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TIL that for a shot in Transformers, Michael Bay had the cast members run over “a carpet of explosives.” He warned them not to stop or trip. The actors’ look of terror is real.

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yQDa TIL that “Uncle Sam” is an imitation of a British recruiting poster featuring Lord Kitchener.
QJ97e TIL Dudeism is a recognized religion that was inspired by the film "the Big Lebowski". Dudeist priests are allowed to officiate weddings in some US states after an online certificate is obtained. The religion follows a "Take It Easy Manifesto". (Adult language is used on the site)
nmmb TIL there was a pornographic parody of the british show “Doctor Who” called Dr. Loo and the Filthy Phalek where Dr. Loo travels through time and space in a TURDIS, a time machine disguised as a public toilet and she and her trusty female shagbot get into numerous sexual adventures.
MeV17 TIL that the very last Peanuts comic strip, in which creator Charles Schultz ended the story of Charlie Brown and said farewell to his fans, was drawn by Schultz in November of 1999. He would die in his sleep three months later — the night before the final comic was published.
N7xKN TIL that the oldest dog ever verified was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey who lived for 29 years & 5 months