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TIL that, on the 1996 opening day of the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, Steven Spielberg boarded the ride but requested that he be let off before the 86 foot (26 m) drop.

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GA99J TIL that according to the creation mythology of the Kʼicheʼ Maya, we are living in the fourth world. The gods first created three failed worlds, followed by a successful fourth world in which humanity was placed.
E1dEd TIL in 1978 Charlie Chaplin's grave was dug up and his body was stolen. The thieves attempted to ransom his corpse for $600,000
4XlbJ TIL that two countries (India & China) make up approximately 20% of the worlds population
VM7V4 TIL that some of the coughing sound effects from General Grievous in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith were actually recordings of George Lucas while he had bronchitis.
4k81X TIL Montreal Canadiens star Maurice Richard was suspended for the rest of the 1954-55 season and playoffs by NHL President Clarence Campbell after punching an official. When Campbell attended Montreal's next home game, a riot broke out that led to 100 arrests and 37 injuries.