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TIL that ~95% of the material for the set on Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions was salvaged and reused, some going towards companies who build housing for low-income families.

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x6BLw TIL after writing the main riff of Seven Nation Army, Jack White planned to save it in case he was ever asked to write a James Bond theme. Deciding this was unlikely to happen, he recorded the song anyways. Five years later, he was asked to write the theme song for the Bond film Quantum of Solace.
KLNJ TIL the world record for fastest 1-mile run by a 5-year-old is 6:33.
jjQj TIL Arnold from “Hey Arnold!” had 4 different voice actors throughout the series
4XQN5 TIL boiled potatoes contain a protein called proteinase inhibitor 2 (PI2). This protein may suppress appetite which is what makes everyone feel full.
LXkm TIL…Ray Krok asked a group of MBA students what business was McDonald’s in. Their answer…Hamburgers. His Answer…Real Estate. Today McDonald owns some of the most valuable real estate in the world.