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TIL that the U.S. and China are collaborating on developing a thorium molten salt nuclear reactor.

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J1AW8 TIL that Schwarzenegger and DeVito agreed with the studio to take 20% of the film's box office returns instead of their usual salaries for 'Twins'. This resulted in them receiving the biggest paychecks of their film careers, as the movie made $216 million worldwide.
xV8y7 Til that Superman didn't get the ability to fly till the 1940's. Before his first animated film in 1941, he could jump really high (1/8th of a mile, to be specific) but then had to land back on earth. His power to jump over buildings was actually supposed to be taken literally.
wL0jP TIL domestic dogs are one of only a few species that can understand that the human gesture of pointing means, "look in the direction my finger is pointing". Other animals, including wolves and other primates, don't understand how it works and will only be interested in your outstretched finger.
yQQw8 TIL that before his execution, the Marquis de Favras, upon reading his death warrant stated, "I see that you have made three spelling mistakes"
e0ABn TIL that in Singapore some elevators are equipped with Urine Detection Devices that detect the scent of urine, setting off an alarm and closing the doors until the police arrive to arrest the offender!