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d8NEr TIL that the Japanese, Korean and Chinese words for "comics" are all derivatives of the Chinese term "manhua," which means "impromptu sketches."
8ay9b TIL that the true origin(s) of the phrase "Bleeding-Heart Liberal" was a direct insult to people that opposed lynchings and drafted legislation to be more aggressively against it.
ovKR TIL: the snow in “It’s A Wonderful Life” is actually made of foamite (fire-fighting chemicals) mixed with soap and water and show out of a fan. The snow was silent during filming so the actors could recite lines live instead of re-recording them.
KO7KQ TIL about "JanSporting", the act of putting a backpack on the intoxicated to prevent them from turning on their back while unconscious.
Zp4lG TIL February 22nd is National Margarita Day, a fictitious food holiday for Margarita lovers.