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TIL that the initial version of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified 747, had a crew escape tunnel extending from the top deck to the bottom of the aircraft. It was removed because of worries about escaping crew being ingested by the aircraft’s engines.

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YJbA TIL a man who made fruit drink powder realized kids were eating it like candy. He repackaged it and sold it as Pixy Stix. He added a spoon, later replaced by a candy stick, which became the Fun-Dip. Parents complained about them being too messy, and Sweetarts were created with the same basic recipe.
dDm5B TIL George Harrison released a critically panned electronic album years before The Beatles broke up
neOXb TIL Anthony Michael Hall was the first choice to play the lead role of Private Joker in "Full Metal Jacket". Hall spent eight months preparing for the role but could not reach an agreement with Stanley Kubrick regarding monetary compensation, and was replaced by Matthew Modine.
4OGg TIL: Aaron Johnson (the lead of kickass) 23 is married to a 46 year old women and has 2 kids.
pEvZ TIL Matthew Broderick and John Cusack both turned down the role of Walter White in Breaking Bad