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TIL that Max Von Sydow provided the voice for 'Vigo the Carpathian', the possessed painting that served as the main antagonist in Ghostbusters II

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9KPM TIL the word “Jumbo” alludes to a remarkably large circus elephant. The word did not exist in the English language prior to the circus attraction, which came to a halt when Jumbo was hit by a Canadian train and killed. As a result, Barnum attempted to sue the railway for $100,000.
ne9Vr TIL That mint isn't just one species of plant, but it's a whole family of related plants known for having aromas in all parts and includes widely used culinary herbs, such as basil, rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme, marjoram and lavender.
LkXwZ TIL that Saddam Hussein's love of a grilled fish dish called masgouf led to his capture in 2003.
oBYyK [TIL] US constitution contains many spelling mistakes.
geND TIL The “real Mafia” did not allow the producers of “The Godfather” to use the word Mafia in the movie. They even sent “family” members to the set to monitor filming. That’s how producers discovered Lenny Montana aka “Luca Brasi”