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TIL that in Return of the Jedi, the Ewoks spoke in high-speed Tibetan.

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nwRr TIL Nike’s slogan ‘Just do it’ was inspired by Gary Gilmore’s last words before he was excecuted for double homicide
4kBWJ TIL that there exists a rare phenomenon called "sun pillars," which are vertical shafts of light extending upward from the sun during sunrise or sunset. These optical illusions are caused by the reflection and refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
j6KYn TIL it is possible in certain cases of severe malnutrition for normally dark hair to turn red or blonde
XYZk TIL that actress Hedy Lamarr was also a prolific inventor. One of her inventions allowed for guided torpedoes in WWII. But because the Navy wasn’t receptive to ideas coming outside the military, it wasn’t implemented during the war. Her idea went to later be basis for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & CDMA.
OoPx6 TIL Lady Gaga has reportedly been added to a list of hostile foreign forces banned by China’s Communist party after she met with the Dalai Lama to discuss yoga.