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Today I learned it is ok to copy or reproduce the painting of a famous painter if he died more than 70 years ago

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0d1O5 TIL that in Mexico, the term "Cinco de Mayo" isn't commonly used. Instead, Mexicans call it "La Batalla de Puebla," commemorating the 1862 battle against French forces. While the U.S. has large celebrations, it's a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, mostly observed in the state of Puebla.
9wJkQ TIL Jason Derulo’s stage name is a pronunciation respelling of his surname, Desrouleaux
WEvo TIL that many of Denny’s restaurants were built without locks, which was problematic when they decided to close for Christmas.
9plG TIL one of the video cameras used to film the Blair Witch Project was returned after filming for a refund, making their overall budget total even lower.
b94Rj TIL about Project Iceworm, a proposed 52,000 square mile large nuclear missile complex. By the time of its evacuation, it’s total length was 1.9 miles, and contained a hospital, a shop, a theater and a church.