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TIL that without the composer’s knowledge, Gene Roddenberry wrote lyrics to the original Star Trek theme in order to claim a 50% share of the music’s performance royalties

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NZ6e TIL that Roald Dahl (author of “Matilda,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and others) helped save thousands of childrens’ lives by coordinating the creation of an improved cerebral shunt.
VMZNG TIL the Irish proverb "Níl aon tóin tinn mar do thóin tinn féin", which is play on the traditional "Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin" (There's no place like home), and translates as "There's no sore arse like your own sore arse".
yD5l TIL Geena Davis tried out for the 2000 Sydney Olympics in archery. She placed 24th out of 300 women, but did not qualify for the Olympics
lLZ1 TIL Scientists have created ‘Aquaman Crystals’ that can absorb oxygen and store it for later use. This discovery can help in underwater breathing and help patients with breathing difficulties. A handful of crystals could pull oxygen from the water/air providing an active supply as required.
X0goX TIL that according to the National Registry of Exonerations in the United States, 27% of those on the registry who were accused of homicide, but were later exonerated, gave false confessions. 81% of people with mental illness or intellectual disabilities also confessed when accused of homicide.