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TIL George Lucas considered casting the principal characters of Star Wars as dwarfs. (Xpost r/Moviesinthemaking)

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RxAj TIL that a girl name Genie was isolated from society at birth. When she was rescued 13 years later, she had the mental age of a one year old.
nDY TIL a male birth control that is easily reversible has been developed, lasting ten years and is 100% efficient.
Dnye TIL The poorest town in America has no homelessness, crime, or slums.
kOjrW TIL perp walks (perpetrator walks) are illegal in France, as it is illegal to publish pictures of an identifiable person in handcuffs or police custody unless they have been convicted
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