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TIL the CIA’s attempt to turn a cat into a $20 million spy ended when it walked into traffic five minutes into its first mission.

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xG9w TIL that after their life support is turned off, brain-dead patients may suddenly cross their arms over their chest for a few seconds. This is known as the Lazarus sign and is one of several ‘striking movements’ that may occur
6EVGw TIL Anthony Daniels, who endured years of discomfort in the C-3PO costume, was so annoyed by Alan Tudyk (Rogue One) playing K-2SO in the comfort of a motion-capture suit that he cursed at Tudyk. Tudyk later joked that a "fuck you" from Daniels was among the highest compliments he had ever received.
8ka TIL there is an international treaty called the Convention on the Rights of the Child which says all children are born with fundamental rights and freedoms equal to that of all human beings. Only two governments have not signed: The United States and Somalia.
PYmLw TIL about the Disgrace of Gijón. In 1982 Germany and Austria threw their FIFA match to prevent Algeria from qualifying for the next round, advancing themselves
oBjD8 TIL: Biologists have observed a lizard lay eggs and give birth to live young in the same pregnancy for the first time.