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TIL that Gary Sinise, A.K.A. "Lieutenant Dan" from Forrest Gump was one of the actors originally considered for the role of Wolverine in X-Men before Hugh Jackman ultimately landed the role

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W79nY TIL that San Marino used to be the only communist republic west of the Iron Curtain until a "coup d'état" from the Christian Democratic Party ousted the communists and socialists from ruling the country. The new government was immediately recognised by France, United States and Italy.
ANJ9d TIL that in many Spanish speaking countries, instead of the tooth fairy, they've got "Ratoncito Pérez," a mouse that collects teeth and leaves money for children.
9wAW6 TIL that while the use of Lemons as a cure for Scurvy was published in 1753 the British Admiralty refused to use it until 1793, while the Merchant Navy ignored the discovery all the way up to 1867.
yVPQw TIL that flying saucer sweets were created by a Belgian communion wafer company who were experiencing a drop in sales.
X01rr TIL Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood is a 2011 animated made-for-television comedy film based on the animated television series Johnny Bravo. It premiered on Cartoon Network in Australia and New Zealand on November 4, 2011.