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TIL Rufio's line "you're dead, Jolly man" was mouthed in reverse in the movie Hook because that scene was filmed in reverse to allow the sword movements to be extra sharp

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69YWm TIL that during the filming of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in 1939, asbestos was used in several elements of the production, including the snow effects and the Scarecrow’s costume. Despite being aware of the health risks associated with asbestos, it was still utilized in the movie.
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NXM66 TIL Mikio Okuda , a farmer in Japan, carefully grows a type of strawberry, Bijin-Hime, and sells just one for $500
QkMX TIL that Boston has fewer people today than it did in 1910.
oBbEo TIL the Eiffel Tower was originally intended to stand from 1889 to 1909, but was saved due to its use as an army radio transmitter. Its concession was extended for the next 70 years, to 1980, lasting beyond as a tourist attraction and receiving regular modifications such as television broadcasting.