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TIL that studies have found a correlation that suggests that people with musical training tend to be more successful when learning foreign languages

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Oo7e6 TIL Corey Hart (singer of "Sunglasses at Night") was briefly considered for the role of Marty McFly in the 1985 film Back to the Future. A flattered Hart declined, & the role eventually went to fellow Canadian Michael J. Fox instead.
LQjxQ Today I learned mice try to resuscitate stricken companions.
8aAo8 TIL Julius Caesar had an affair with the sister of his political rival to needle him. Her son and son in law later became lead conspirators in the plot to assassinate Caesar.
nDmB TIL Billy Bob Thornton cheated on Angelina Jolie with the therapist he was seeing about his sex addiction
kJV6E TIL that sea otters hold hands while sleeping to prevent drifting apart. This behavior is called "rafting" and helps keep them safe in the ocean currents.