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TIL that in the Brothers Grimm version of Snow White, Snow White and the Prince forced her wicked stepmother to wear red-hot iron shoes and dance until she died at their wedding

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J17Lj TIL that anchor chains are just as vital as anchors in securing large ships, like naval vessels, in place. The length, weight and type of chain used is an important consideration to keep ships from moving excessively. A vessel in 60ft of water will generally use between 300ft and 420ft of chain.
VMZQ0 TIL There's a town in the Netherlands called Hogeweyk that is specifically for people with dementia or Alzheimer's. Along with the residents being able to stroll around town, Hogeweyk also holds concerts and street fairs to add to the sense of normalcy.
jNWwa TIL that a during the battle of Gettysburg in 1863 two bullets, a three banded Union bullet and a Confederate two banded bullet collided in mid flight and are on display at the Gettysburg Museum of History.
4kMK5 TIL the character of Dazzler from the X-Men was the creation of a partnership between Marvel and Casablanca Records. This project would've also included a film featuring comedian Rodney Dangerfield and label's acts like Kiss, Village People, Cher and Donna Summer but it was eventually shelved.
Lknov TIL author H.P. Lovecraft was never able to support himself from his earnings as an author. His book "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", written one year before his death, sold a meagre 200 copies. He died in poverty at age 46.