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TIL that the Golden Record sent to outer space by NASA also carries an hour long recording of the brainwaves of Ann Druyan who thought of many topics, including Earth's history, civilizations and the problems they face, and what it was like to fall in love, in addition to music and scientific images

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wODP TIL that in the second Matrix movie, Agent Smith’s license plate is “IS 5416”, which refers to Isaiah 54:16 from the Bible: “Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.”
R78xj TIL in 1980 there was such an uproar that the film, The Elephant Man was not nominated for it effects by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that the Academy Award for Best Makeup category was created the following year as response.
DYGD TIL Peeing sitting down improves bladder release and decreases prostate problems and allows for a longer and healthier sex life.
0wxMj TIL the term "cake" has a long history. The word itself is of Viking origin, from the Old Norse word "kaka". The ancient Greeks called cake πλακοῦς (plakous), which was derived from the word for "flat", πλακόεις (plakoeis). It was baked using flour mixed with eggs, milk, nuts, and honey. They also
vParD TIL: The Hudson Hornet from Cars was a real car that dominated NASCAR