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TIL That dogs have 2x the neurons of cats

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69DwW TIL that only after changing the title from"Rocket Boys" to "October Sky", in the movie adaptation of the 1998 book, did they notice it was an anagram for "Rocket Boys". The director called it "cosmically inspired"
kJkNm TIL today marks the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the Rwandan Genocide, when 1 million people were killed in 100 days
oZlY TIL that Donald Rumsfeld is both the youngest and the oldest person to ever serve as Secretary of Defense.
Wk9pN TIL that T-shirts have only existed since the late 1800's, and were not considered fashionable stand-alone garments until the 1950's when Marlon Brando wore one in the film "A Streetcar Named Desire"
5Y9a9 TIL that during a hiatus from filming "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood" Fred Rogers created a TV series for adults that sought to highlight the difference that individuals can make in the lives of others.