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PYWVL TIL that the Godfather II (1974) was the first movie sequel in history to win the academy award for best picture. Only 2 other sequels have ever won the award: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and LOTR: Return of the King (2003).
GmdG TIL the reason that the U.S. Naval Academy has a goat for a mascot is because goats used to be common on ships as a source of dairy products. Goats were smaller and safer than cows at sea - plus they can swim.
m4Kp TIL during a shot for The Princess Bride, Cary Elwes told Christopher Guest to hit him for real with the handle of a sword and Guest complied. The result put Elwes in the hospital and where he got stitches.
R5941 TIL In the UK, you are required by law to have a television license to watch TV.
ne04d TIL the Flag of Arkansas was originally designed by a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; but was subsequently updated by the State to reflect Confederate history.