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d8WOB TIL Mars, Inc. refused to let Universal use its M&M products for the 1982 movie "E.T." because they found the E.T. character to be terrifying and ugly. Hershey agree to have Reese’s Pieces be used in the film, which boosted company profits by an incredible 65% during the film's release.
QN8PM TIL that the US Navy actively trains and deploys WAR DOLPHINS & SEA LIONS
kJWVB TIL that the living component of an acre of soil, may include 900 lb of earthworms, 2400 lb of fungi, 1500 lb of bacteria, 133 lb of protozoa and 890 lb of arthropods and algae.
44O5 TIL Antimatter is the most expensive substance on the planet and per gram is worth 62.5 Trillion dollars.
EP90 TIL that a calculator and a radio can be taped together to make a metal detector that really works!