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TIL in this scene from the film version of In Cold Blood, the tears streaming down Robert Blake's face from the the reflection of the rain on the window was unplanned.

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KYK44 TIL that Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy was appointed commissioner of the American Soccer League despite his unfamiliarity with the sport. He was relieved of his duties after 5 years because despite his tenure, Cousy would still go around telling people he knew nothing about soccer.
loOaK Til- Harper Lee's friends, for Christmas gave her 1 years salary, so she could write. She went on to write To Kill a Mockingbird. One of the most recognized books of all time.
XymX TIL that during a speech to senators intended to convince them that the dust bowl epidemic was a real issue, a massive dust cloud enveloped Washington DC, blackening the windows of the hearing and caking the room with dust. The Soil Conservation Act was passed later that year.
oRm0Y TIL That during Napoleon's autopsy, the doctor cut off his penis and gave it to his chaplain who brought it home to Corsica where it remained until 1916. Since then it has changed ownership several times and is currently owned by John K Lattimer's daughter who has been offered at least $100k for it.
VMvw4 TIL, that despite being credited with "discovering America", Columbus never set foot on the continent of North America. The closest he got was Cuba and Puerto Rico.