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Today I learned that the 1989 Disney film "The Little Mermaid" is one of Lin-Manuel Miranda's favourite films, which is why he composed music for the 2023 remake. He also has a son named Sebastian, after the crab from the movie.

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7xpZ TIL the 1998 Jonesboro Middle School shooters who killed 5 and injured 10 were released at the age of 21 and immediately attempted to acquire firearms
wLr4Y TIL scientists interested in aging joined the circulatory system of two mice together—one young, the other old—and studied the effects. The old mouse experienced reversed aging in muscle and in the brain. Researchers are keen to start clinical trials in humans.
6Dxw TIL that Jeremy Bentham, a famous ethicist, still attends board meetings at University College of London because the board approved that he could attend every meeting. Disregarding the fact that he has been dead for 83 years now.
mxJoE TIL that several years ago a man wrestled a 7 foot bullshark after it bit off his nephew's arm. The shark was then dragged on to the shore where it was shot and the boy's uncle managed to retrieve his arm where it was later then successfully attached back on to the boy who had recovered.
Bgaxx TIL that Steven Crowder, known for his conservative views, commentary, and being the man in the "change my mind" meme, voiced The Brain on on the PBS Kids show Arthur between 2000-2001.