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TIL Terry Pratchett’s family motto is Noli Timere Messorem (Don’t fear the Reaper)

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WkRkA TIL that Eric Idle threatened to sue the producers of the film Shrek the Third, after they included a reference to Monty Python and the Holy Grail in the movie. He said it was an “unauthorized use” of the joke. The producers said they were honouring him.
EgKox TIL that in rural Kentucky, there's a family known as the "Blue Fugates" due to the dark blue skin color of many family members. This was seen in over six generations because of inbreeding. It's called hereditary Methoglobinemia.
pYxE8 TIL that Whirlpool dryers are scandalous in the UK as some can catch on fire but the company refused to recall them. Instead, owners were advised to watch the dryers to respond quickly if they caught on fire or were offered £99 compensation.
GYbZG TIL that Turtles are omnivores and eat lots of plants - when they do this they are also eating the plants seeds. Many seeds are spread when turtles defecate. They also can carry seeds on their shells, often covered in algae.
MeVvA TIL of Joy Milne, the woman who can smell Parkinson's. In one test, she was given 12 t-shirts, 6 from those who have Parkinson's and 6 from those without. She identified 11 of them but was adamant that one control subject had Parkinson's. 8 months later that subject was diagnosed with Parkinson's.