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TIL the character of Ernest P. Worrell was inspired by one of director John Cherry's dad's co-workers, a confident man who thought he knew everything, but actually knew nothing.

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loBA1 TIL In 2009, a drunk New Zealander lost a poker bet and had his name changed to "Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova". He found out that it was accepted 5 years later after receiving a confirmation letter.
GGNg TIL that in the US, people under 18 can legally smoke cigarettes. However, they cannot purchase them.
VyL4 TIL Anderson Cooper visited two bonobo siblings who have been taught to use English through symbols, they requested that he bring pine needles and wear a bunny suit.
dDLbr TIL of the Battle of Tora Bora, where America lost Osama bin Laden.
Wkb8Y TIL that the Kindle Paperwhite can invert the colours on your screen (black background with white text)