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TIL everyone is Iceland is automatically an organ donor unless they specifically opt out

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4yPb TIL scientist feared the first atomic test would initiate an unstoppable chain reaction and ultimately lead to the destruction of earth
7rYYX TIL During the Cold War, the US tested its ejector seats out on bears.
R58ka TIL of the Locked-in syndrome, a rare disorder of the nervous system. People with locked-in syndrome are: Paralyzed except for the muscles that control eye movement. Conscious (aware) and can think and reason, but cannot move or speak
d8WOB TIL Mars, Inc. refused to let Universal use its M&M products for the 1982 movie "E.T." because they found the E.T. character to be terrifying and ugly. Hershey agree to have Reese’s Pieces be used in the film, which boosted company profits by an incredible 65% during the film's release.
gML4X TIL: Before being a comedian, Burt Kreischer was featured in Rolling Stone for being a prolific 25 year old student partier at FSU and is thought to be the inspiration for Van Wilder.