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TIL That The Thing (1982 film) didn't have any CGI, all the effects were created by a special effects team with rubber, animatronics and assorted other tools, it was one of the last pre CGI movies.

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5VYYp TIL that sportscaster Jack Whitaker was banned from The Masters for six years after referring to fans as a "mob". Spectators at The Masters are referred to as "patrons". Augusta president Clifford Roberts said "We don’t have mobs at Augusta" and demanded that CBS remove Whitaker from the broadcast.
E1g4X TIL that Saturday Night Live has a branch show abroad SNL Korea
w9v7 TIL 50 years ago the Israeli Air Force attacked US Navy Research Ship USS Liberty killing 34 crew members and injuring 171. There is ongoing controversy over whether the attack was truly accidental.
VBADQ TIL Gaetan Dugas, supposed "Patient Zero" of the US AIDS epidemic, wasn't that, according to a 2016 genetic study. The "0" was originally letter "O" for "Out of California" in a 1984 study, and because he was more helpful in naming partners, there was likely also "ascertainment bias" in blaming him.
OoG1g TIL that Gary Oldman said his screaming of the now iconic line 'Bring me everyone!' in the film 'The Professional' was improvised to make the director Luc Besson laugh. The yelled take is the one used in the film.