TIL On the set of Jaws, Spielberg invited George Lucas to see the mechanical shark still in development. Lucas playfully stuck his head in its mouth, and Spielberg clamped it shut, leaving Lucas stuck. They snuck out of the workshop thinking they broke the contraption after eventually freeing him. u/jamjam1090 ADMIN MOD • TIL On the set of Jaws, Spielberg invited George Lucas to see the mechanical shark still in development. Lucas playfully stuck his head in its mouth, and Spielberg clamped it shut, leaving Lucas stuck. They snuck out of the workshop thinking they broke the contraption after eventually freeing him. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-for-grownups/info-2020/jaws-trivia-facts.html
TIL During a heated discussion in the Roman Senate, Julius Caesar received a letter. His fierce opponent Cato, thinking it would incriminate Caesar, had the letter read. It was a love letter from Cato's sister. u/TheHabro ADMIN MOD • TIL During a heated discussion in the Roman Senate, Julius Caesar received a letter. His fierce opponent Cato, thinking it would incriminate Caesar, had the letter read. It was a love letter from Cato's sister. https://historyhustle.com/caesars-surprise-love-letter-humiliates-cato-in-front-of-the-senate/
TIL astronomer Johannes Kepler built the legal defense for his mother, when she was accused of witchcraft. The six-year trial resulted in her freedom. u/River_Odessa ADMIN MOD • TIL astronomer Johannes Kepler built the legal defense for his mother, when she was accused of witchcraft. The six-year trial resulted in her freedom. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/the-astronomer-and-the-witch-how-kepler-saved-his-mother-from-the-stake#:~:text=Kepler's%20defence%20was%20a%20rhetorical,Katharina%20was%20finally%20set%20free.
