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TIL that the continually scolling news headline at the bottom of the screen only became commonplace after 9/11, to allow viewers to catch up on other news unrelated to the attacks

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ZloY TIL Africa’s tallest apartment complex has a dark central void space, its first 3 stories filled up with accumulated garbage - it has also “developed a reputation for defenestrations – accidents, suicides and otherwise.”
wl86 TIL in 2007, a middle school principle in Bethlehem, PA was arrested for being a meth dealer. He was arrested in his office, where he was found naked and watching gay porn with sex toys nearby.
oBBdW TIL individuals with mental illness are no more likely to become violent than the average person. In fact, individuals with a mental illness are 10 times more likely to become victims of violence.
ANmPn TIL that loaded fries evolved from cheese fries and became popular as bar food in the U.S., often topped with bacon, sour cream, jalapeños, pulled pork, and other ingredients—transforming fries into complete meals.
oRo0E TIL in the original 1977 Star Wars the Death Star countdown for destroying Yavin 4 (the big threat in the trench run scene) was not in the shooting script, but was created during an edit by Marcia Lucas to add more tension. It was achieved using voiceovers, re-purposed shots, and inserts.