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TIL for Alien (1979) a semiotic standard - a collection of icons - was created to make the Nostromo more realistic

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ADRmn TIL about Marjoe Gortner. Forced to be an evangelical preacher at a young age, he left his religion, but then returned to make some money. He eventually invited a documentary crew to follow him as he showed the “tricks” of his revivals. The 1972 film won an Oscar.
gjK4 TIL that in 2004 authorities discovered a fully functioning movie theater in the Parisian catacombs, equipped with a fully functioning restaurant, stocked bar, and projecting equipment.
1aDRX TIL the 1904 Olympic marathon was the sketchiest Olympic event in history
QJgbX TIL when asked what he was going to do next after he failed to get his party's nomination for reelection in 1856, Franklin Pierce said, “There’s nothing left to do but get drunk.” He later died of liver failure
j8DQ TIL A solar powered, self-filling water bottle has been invented for bike riders. It condenses atmospheric moisture.