› added 5 years ago

88

TIL one of the singers of Africa by the band Toto was also the singing voice of adult Simba in The Lion King. And he is the son of composer John Williams

Read more wikipedia.org

via reddit.com

GAQVQ TIL two-time Oscar winner and legendary actor Marlon Brando (The Godfather, etc.), had a patent issued in his name between 2002 and 2004 at age 78-80....for what amounts to a "drumhead autotuner - a tunable drum for use with or without a drum stand"
OMvY TIL that in Germany it is not illegal to attemp a prison escape. The reason is because they believe it is “basic human instinct” to want to be free, and should therefore not be punished.
MeNwV TIL a trebuchet can launch a 90kg projectile over 300m
GYY6Q To prevent injury, make sure to stretch.
rR0ew TIL: In 1969, when black Americans were still prevented from swimming alongside whites, an episode of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' broke the color barrier.