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TIL that Ryan O'Neal, the star of the classic movie Love Story, once had the same form of blood cancer as his love interest in the movie

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wLMGE TIL Lenny McLean, who played “Barry the Baptist” in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, was diagnosed with lung cancer while filming and died shortly before the movie’s release (age 49). In response Guy Ritchie had billboards changed to feature McLean and dedicated the film to him.
XlLP TIL busses have a silent alarm so drivers can discretely display a “help, call 911” message outside instead of the destination.
N77l1 Short answer: It's automated
KOwxa Popcorn is truly ancient. Archaeologists have uncovered popcorn kernels that are 4,000 years old. They were so well-preserved, they could still pop. In 2012, scientists discovered popcorn cobs that were grown even earlier — more than 6,000 years ago.
Xr4Q TIL that larger birds such as geese fly in “V ” formation, because the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. Also, the geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.