Post * mDNv — Curious Curator

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TIL There are still four people alive who were born in the 19th century.

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oDwL TIL that the first person to spot a flying saucer, didn’t himself describe its shape as a saucer. But said the objects moved erratically: “like a saucer if you skip it across the water”. And was misinterpreted by the media.

QJMlp TIL of the “Coffin Torpedo”—a small shotgun secured inside the lid of a coffin to “prevent the unauthorized resurrection of the dead.” The shotgun fired lead balls at whoever pried the lid open and were used as an experimental deterrent to the rising tide of body snatchers in the late 1800s.

jr4R TIL that riot control agents (e.g. pepper sprays) are considered chemical weapons and forbidden in warfare

9rLQ TIL Ted Kennedy drove a car into the water, then fled the scene as his passenger died. He only received a two-month suspended jail sentence.

Egkk7 TIL during the filming of Armed and Dangerous, Tiny Lister's stunt double family member died. John Candy paid for him to fly home in a private jet, a top hotel suite, 24 hour limo service, the funeral, and his on-set salary.