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TIL $5.60 of each plane ticket funds the TSA

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dDAA9 TIL the sole surviving passenger of Flight 820 crash in 1973 disobeyed instructions to remain in his seat when a fire started in the rear lavatory. The passenger ran to the forward galley and passed out on the floor. All other passengers died from carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke inhalation and fire
WkNxd TIL the “Masters of the Universe” film was to have a sequel where He-Man was to return to earth disguised as a professional quarterback. The movie fell through and all costumes and sets were used to make the movie Cyborg starring Jean Claude Van Damme
ZQZo TIL that in the Marvel Universe, of all the possible timelines and storyarcs, the only one that allows humanity to thrive and prosper in a perfect utopia is when Doctor Doom is allowed to become the absolute ruler.
10Gr TIL Norway had a nationwide butter crisis where a package of butter cost 50$
dWlK TIL Anaxarchus, disciple of Pythagoras, bit off his own tongue and spat it in the face of Nicocreon, tyrant of Cyprus while under torture to reveal the secrets of his order. [Pliny]