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TIL game designer Sid Meier has a 33/33/33 rule of sequel design, 33% of the game should keep established systems, 33% should feature improved systems, 33% brand-new mechanics

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8MDV TIL the pilots of the Looking Glass (the always-airborne doomsday command center) were originally required to wear an eye patch to protect one eye from blindness in the event of a surprise nuclear strike.
xADo TIL Rashida Jones from Parks and Recreation became friends with Tupac Shakur after writing a letter in response to his remarks on interracial marriage. Tupac was later engaged to her sister before he died.
9baG TIL that the word “Peruse” actually means the opposite of how it’s casually used. It means “to read or examine thoroughly.”
5YA9k TIL Pablo Escobar actor on Narcos, Wagner Moura, is Brazilian and didn't speak any Spanish when he got the part. Also had to gain 40 pounds!
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