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TIL Carrie Fisher and George Lucas appear in the 1991 movie “Hook” (as uncredited extras, the kissing couple on the bridge).

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b9eo7 TIL There has only been one underwater submarine vs submarine battle, ever.
e0DeE Not getting eaten is at the top of the to-do list for most members of the animal kingdom. Now, a new study suggests several species of dolphins can tell when they’re in danger of becoming a killer whale’s dinner—simply by eavesdropping on their calls.
XjAX TIL that Switzerland has enough fallout shelters to cover 114% of its population, including the largest fallout shelter in the world, the Sonnenberg Tunnel, designed to house 20 000 civilians, though reassessed for 10 000 to 17 000
XwaR TIL that the invention of the bicycle was a factor in reducing rural inbreeding because it tripled the courting radius for rural workers.
Y7Xgd TIL that Maillard reaction makes a toast more flavoursome compared to a slice of bread.