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TIL Futurama's Jurassic Bark Episode Is Based On a True Story

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mxKRo TIL that the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex was a military base that cost over $2 billion and was voted to be decommissioned less than 24 hours after reaching full operational capability.
VBOB TIL in the Middle Ages it was thought that the left testicle made sperm for girls. Men wanting sons would have it removed.
QJpVp TIL the air traffic controller from Die Hard 2 (actor Fred Thompson) ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008
ADEpB TIL About the Juicero, a $799 juice press, made with $1000 in parts. The company received $120M in venture capital. It only "pressed" $7 DRM-controlled pre-juiced juice bags (not fresh fruit). The packs were easily opened and emptied by hand.
OGgNe TIL that Tim Burton was originally chosen to direct Spider-Man 2002 but eventually declined because "I'm just a DC guy", citing his experiences filming Batman and Batman Returns, and thus, the directing role was given to Sam Raimi.