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TIL half a byte is called a Nibble

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OQve TIL André the Giant for once felt “equal and/or human” for not being judged by those around him based on his height. This was during the filming of “The Princess Bride”.
69Gaw TIL Frankenstein's iconic arms-outstretched shamble is because the monster is blinded at the end of one movie, and the sequel picks up where the last movie left off. Except the dialog reminding everyone that he's blind was taken out.
nKgd TIL that a Swedish couple tried to name their child “Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116″ (pronounced Albin)
j6Aov TIL that during WWII the US Navy executed unrestricted warfare against Japan, the most massive and devastating submarine campaign of all time. The goal was to cut off food to Japanese civilians. This was done without approval from the US government.
eeRE TIL That recordings of the Civil War Rebel Yell exist and it was a rhythmic, high pitched, scream