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TIL 40% of police officers’ families in the United States have experienced domestic violence, compared to 10% of the general population.

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AD0rx TIL Tim Burton became popular after directing Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, personally chosen by Pee-Wee actor/creator Paul Reubens. Burton had recently been fired from Disney for creating the short film Frankenweenie, as it was deemed too dark and scary for children.
X0m7r TIL Hugh Hefner paid $75000 for the burial spot next to Marilyn Monroe stating "Spending eternity next to Marilyn is too sweet to pass up".
bVNp TIL Patton (1970) lead actor George C. Scott refused his second Academy Award and later stated “The whole thing is a goddamn meat parade. I don’t want any part of it.”
QNdL9 TIL that Samuel L. Jackson agreed to star in "Snakes on a Plane", and then the producers tried to change the title but didn't because Jackson agreed to do the film because of the title.
W7p9L TIL Robocop's design was inspired by Hajime Sorayama's "Sexy Robot" series and Fritz Lang's Metropolis movie.