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TIL that since we are three-dimensional beings and can only fathom objects of dimensions equal or lower to our own, it’s possible there are fourth or fifth-dimensional beings that can see us, but we can’t see them.

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rNlE1 TIL Tulpa is a concept in Theosophy, mysticism, and the paranormal, of a materialized being or thought-form, typically in human form that is created through spiritual practice and intense concentration.
R1Xl TIL James Cameron was stricken with food poisoning and during his illness, Cameron had a nightmare about an invincible robot hitman sent from the future to kill him, giving him the idea for The Terminator, which later catapulted his film career.
kOak4 TIL that production of 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' was almost halted by Universal Pictures after just 5 days of filming allegedly due to Steve Carell's character's resemblance to a serial killer. Free champagne was also supplied to the production team upon using over one million feet of film
6EnV8 TIL about 'bureiko', the Japanese system by which employees can tell their boss what they really think about their work and jobs, without any negative consequences.
xp8k TIL there was a genocide against the Indians in California from 1850 to the 1860’s that lowered the Indian population in the state by 90% from over 300,000 to 34,000