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TIL that the process of “Bible Code” can be used to “predict” any conspiracy theory you like. One researcher used the method on Moby Dick to predict the assassinations of MLK Jr., JFK, and others.

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e0ZDD TIL, actress Nancy Morgan who had the role of Paula Powers in the 1977 film Grand Theft Auto got married to John Ritter that same year. 1977 was also the year that Three's Company debuted onto TV, since John Ritter had a role as Jack in that show.
AN0Ax TIL of Sword & Planet, a subgenre of science fantasy. It doesn't necessarily feature any scientific rigor, being instead romantic tales of high adventure. This leads to anachronistic situations such as flying ships held aloft by anti-gravity technology, while ground travel is done by riding horses.
1lw8 TIL that some birds “whiffle”; by flying upside down they invert their aerodynamics, and quickly lose height. It helps them dodge predators.
e0E7E TIL about the Peelian Principles, which are nine rules to encourage ethical policing and public trust in the police within the UK
4Xxd6 TIL Giving oxytocin to virgin rats could trigger maternal behaviours: the animals would build nests, lick or crouch over unfamiliar pups and even return lost pups to the nest.