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TIL the Space Shuttle Constitution had it’s name changed to Enterprise following a letter-writing campaign by Star Trek fans.

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8KbL TIL the sound effects for the alien language in District 9 were made by rubbing a pumpkin
QQxa TIL there’s a Southeast Asian sport called Sepak Takraw which is like volleyball but with feet only, it looks impressive and VERY difficult
4XRQo TIL James Baskett, star of controversial Disney classic 'Song of the South', was unable to attend the film's premiere because he would not have been allowed to participate in any of the festivities, as Atlanta was then a racially segregated city.
YQ7r TIL in 2010, 7-year-old Charlie Simpson made a cycle ride to raise funds for Haiti earthquake victims. He hoped to raise £500 for the Haiti earthquake relief by cycling 5 miles around a local park, but he eventually raised £145,000 after his efforts touched the hearts of people around the world.
X9rE TIL that in 1996, Rage Against the Machine played Saturday Night Live with host Steve Forbes. In protest of billionaires like Forbes, they hung two upside-down flags from their stage, against the wishes of staff. After a confrontation with SNL stagehands, they were kicked out before the second song.