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TIL The Curiosity rover has Morse code embedded into the tread on its wheels.

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awbZo TIL the words ‘sadism’ and ‘sadist’ are derived from the name of Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (1740-1814). Sade is best known for his erotic works, but he was also infamous for his sexual crimes and abuse. Sade was incarcerated for about 32 years of his life.
6rLZ TIL that the director of ‘The Hangover’ tried convincing the actors to let him use a live taser, but the Warner Bros. lawyers quickly intervined
mx0DM TIL Usain Bolt suffered from scoliosis when he was younger and has an asymmetrical stride when he runs because his legs are slightly different lengths. Researchers aren’t sure if this lack of symmetry is a personal mechanical optimization by Bolt that makes him the fastest human or not.
Olra TIL that rock band KISS uses a different logo in Germany to avoid confusion with the Nazi SS logo
1k7d TIL that there are a total of 600 on-screen deaths, in the movie 300.