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TIL that when Joss Whedon was asked why he wrote strong female characters he simply responded “Because you’re still asking me that question.”

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LlwV TIL magikarp evolves into gyarados because of a Chinese belief that if a carp swims up a waterfall it will turn into a dragon.
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Vlrp TIL: Monday is the day of the week when the risk of heart attack is greatest. Researchers theorise that it’s a combination of too much fun over the weekend with the stress of going back to work that causes the increase.
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