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TIL that in the Borat DVD release, choosing the Hebrew language option results in a warning screen reading “You have been trapped, Jew!” which warns the viewer not to change his shape and keep his claws where they can be seen.

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jNJoQ TIL Robert Redford badly wanted the lead role in 1967's, 'The Graduate,' but was rejected by Director Mike Nicholls because he didn't think Redford could play a loser. 'Let's put it this way," Nichols reportedly said, "Have you ever struck out with a girl?" "What do you mean?" asked Redford.
5b5P TIL that ReCaptcha is not just to detect if you’re human, but also used as a world wide collaboration to digitize books. We digitize about 2.5 million books a year with this method.
GY6YG TIL that there are impressive advancements in dealing with human waste. Examples: Temple of Poop (w/ flowering rooftop), 2 way mirror outhouse, urinals w/ sink to flush while washing hands, and Poo Power (toilets that turn waste into electricity).
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