› added 12 years ago

72

TIL Robert Louis Stevenson wrote Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in three days. His wife found it too gruesome, so he promptly burned the manuscript. He re-wrote it, once again in three days.

Read more randomdailyness.com

via reddit.com

VB7XD TIL that Nobel Prize nominations aren't revealed for at least 50 years. If the nominee is still alive, their nomination is still kept secret.
R5MY9 TIL that one of the most quoted lines from Star Trek: The Original Series is “Beam me up, Scotty." It’s been used in merchandise, commercials and other media influenced by the show. Ironically, this exact quote has never actually been said in any Star Trek episode or movie.
D1Jpp TIL that snails can sleep up to 3 years if the weather is not suitable
nWVZr TIL The Toronto Maple Leafs have the longest active Stanley Cup winning streak
QJvXE TIL male bats have spiked penises, likely to produce a velco-like effect while mating in flight.