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TIL Uma Thurman was forced to do her own stunts and had a serious car accident on the set of Kill Bill, causing permanent neck and knee injuries. Miramax denied her of the footage unless she signed documents releasing them of any consequences. She refused. In 2018, Tarantino gave her the footage.

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PngL TIL that during the Nazi occupation of France, Hitler did not destroy the Canadian Vimy Memorial and told the Allies that it remained intact, as he admired the peaceful nature of the sculpture
BrvAr TIL about Black Day, the anti-Valentine's Day, where S. Korean singles dress in black and gather together to eat dark colored food. Jajangmyeon, a savory black bean sauce over noodles, is the preferred dish for those resenting Valentine's to commiserate over.
BL4b TIL that the Bible clearly and explicitly says that you should obey your government and pay your taxes - and not doing so will incur the punishment of God.
X9oP TIL that some “scientists” in the 1800’s believed Irish immigrants were ape-like, dog-like, and racially primitive.
KYbG9 TIL-Dogs can smell various types of cancers in humans to include melanoma, lung, ovarian, and more