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TIL that Gilbert Lewis, the man responsible for lewis dot structures was nominated for the Nobel Prize 35 times, the most nominations in history, and he didn’t win a single time.

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VMlk4 TIL Disney has a bad reputation among theater owners for its strict/lofty terms regarding its films. For "The Last Jedi" as an example, Disney demanded a 65% cut of ticket sales (rather than the minimum 55%-60% cut), a 4 week hold in each venue, and a 5% penalty to any owner who breaks the contract.
dpnr TIL that to spite their rival club, Liverpool, UK football team Everton opened a store in the Liverpool One shopping complex called “Everton Two”. Making the full address of the store, “Everton Two, Liverpool One”.
ZPpY TIL that Alien (1979) was covered in ‘copious’ amounts of K-Y Jelly to give it a 'slimy’ effect. Also Predator’s (1987) blood composed of K-Y Jelly mixed with green glow stick fluid.
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NXLkb TIL that during World War I, a pigeon named "Cher Ami" flew 25 miles after being wounded and blinded in one eye, to deliver a critical message that saved nearly 200 soldiers behind enemy lines. Cher Ami (which stands for Dear Friend) was awarded French Croix de Guerre for bravery.