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TIL there is a common misperception that a landmine is armed by stepping on it and only triggered by stepping off, providing tension in movies. In fact the initial pressure trigger will detonate the mine immediately.

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x7W7 TIL that George Washington was the first head of state to be called “President”, but back then the term was equivalent to “foreman” or “overseer”. The senate objected because they didn’t think he would be taken seriously with “a silly little title like President of the United States of America.”
l4LN TIL When the creation of the ‘Cheers’ spinoff, 'Frasier’ was announced, Cheers cast-member Kirstie Alley called producer David Lee to tell him she wouldn’t make any appearances on the show, because she was a Scientologist and didn’t believe in psychiatry. He replied, “I don’t recall asking.”
9YKJQ TIL that "A Fistful of Dollars", the first of the Man with no Name trilogy, was an unlicensed remake of Akira Kurasawa's film "Yojimbo". Kurasawa filed a lawsuit, then settled with Sergio Leone out of court with 15% of international receipts and over $100,000.
Jbl4 TIL Green Man from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is based on a true story. Show creator Rob McElhenney attended an Eagles game with a friend, who after they won, changed into a full-body green lycra suit, and yelled, “I’m the Green Man!”
XdVr TIL McDonalds had the support of Coca Cola’s investment in 1955 when it started. Now McDonald’s is Coke’s largest restaurant customer and the two companies maintain a unique, symbiotic relationship