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TIL: That when cast as a child prostitute in the movie Taxi Driver; Jodie Foster had to undergo psychiatric assessments and was accompanied at all times by a social worker on set. Her older sister Connie acted as her stand-in when it came to sexually suggestive scenes.

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QN7WL TIL that the 428 Cobra Jet, one of Ford's most legendary high performance engines, was created by accident. It all started with a careless mechanic, a blown engine, and a resourceful shop owner. The resulting mishmash of components created such a beast that Ford itself decided to build it.
Qmne TIL that in Raiders of the Lost Ark, they limited the onscreen blood from gun shots during the truck chase by using fine red dust instead of liquid fake blood. Unfortunately, the only red dust available for the squibs was Cayenne Pepper, which caused a lot of suffering for the stunt crew.
R5LM1 TIL a "jiffy" is an actual unit of time. It refers to the time it takes for light to travel one centimeter in a vacuum, approximately 33.3564 picoseconds, highlighting the quirky side of physics.
69GY TIL a film is being made that’s set in the LEGO universe. It’s being co-directed by directors of 21 Jump Street and the director of Robot Chicken, and stars Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) and Will Arnett (Arrested Development)
d8PBE TIL on April 27, 2011, 360 total tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down in 21 states spanning from Texas to New York and southern Canada, killing 348 in total and making it the largest and deadliest tornado outbreaks recorded.