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TIL Kevin Costner was angry with Universal Pictures because they cut his full-frontal shower scene in For the Love of the Game, saying the studio lacked “real courage.” A studio exec told NY magazine that it was cut because a test audience laughed at his penis.

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e0oVJ TIL that standing in the background of the famous Beatles’ album “Abbey Road” is a man named Paul Cole, an American tourist. He was standing outside on the street waiting for his wife to finish exploring a museum when he accidentally photobombed one of the most famous pics in history.
0wmbM TIL that to celebrate the end of winter children in Poland create a straw doll that represents Marzanna, goddess of death, winter, and nightmares; which they then set on fire and drown in a river to cleanse themselves of the harsh winter they've endured
R7O06 TIL that Prince John, the inspiration of Robin Hood, raised taxes on the general population to 13% in 1207, which was a factor in the creation of the Magna Carta which limited the king's taxation power among other things
5xnQ TIL Twin popsicles were created during the Great Depression so that two children could share a treat for just a nickel.
X0Prr TIL of research into genetically engineering humans for space and living on other planets. One method is epigenome engineering and would target genes advantageous for space. Another method is to combine the DNA of other species (i.e. tardigrades) with human cells to make humans better fit for space.