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TIL that courts can declare a person a "vexatious litigant". These are the people who constantly appeal closed cases or are always suing someone with no proof. They are barred from filing anymore cases without first providing legit proof.

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nWWDb TIL that (UK) Pelican crossings have nothing to do with birds. They’re called Pelicon crossings which stands for people light controlled
166nd TIL about Shiranui, or Unknown Fire, an atmospheric ghost light seen in the water off Kyushu, Japan. When approached, the lights appear to get farther away. They were formerly believed to be the lamps of the Dragon God, and fishing was prohibited when they were seen.
wYeY TIL That Sean Bean is referred to as a “two-legged spoiler”, because he is killed so often in films and shows
W7JJA TIL a sequel to Gladiator was drafted in which Russel Crowe's Maximus is resurrected as an immortal warrior by the Roman gods to kill Jesus Christ and his disciples. He would have then fought in the Crusades, Vietnam War, and WWII before landing a job at the modern-day Pentagon
AN7E4 TIL when the 1991 Doors biopic was in development, John Travolta was one of the top picks to play Jim Morrison. Singer Bebe Buell recalled how she witnessed Travolta’s “unofficial” audition, and called it “mindblowing” how Travolta channeled Jim. The role later went to Val Kilmer.