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TIL that Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda hosted a wrap-party for their 1969 film “Easy Rider”, before realizing that they forgot to shoot the final campfire scene. The motorcycles used in the film were previously stolen from set, which is why they’re not visible in the final campfire scene.

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KO1Va TIL about Luang Pho Daeng a Thai Buddhist monk who through the process of self-mummification died during meditation and was put on display in his temple to inspire future generations to follow Buddhists teachings. He is the only known mummy to be wearing sunglasses, to make his face less disturbing
NmEE TIL after Crude Oil, Coffee is the most sought commodity in the World.
d8woj TIL That behind the scenes of ALF, tensions were very high. Everyone hated being on the show much because ALF always had the best lines and there was always long shooting schedules because ALF the puppet was robotically moved. On the last day of filming, the cast quickly left without saying goodbye.
gXO7 TIL North America used to have penguins.
D1rxJ TIL a species of bamboo flowers every 50 years, resulting in rat plagues that have caused famine.