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TIL that Lucille Ball convinced Merv Griffin to hire Alex Trebek to host the revival of Jeopardy in 1984 when original host Art Fleming, a friend of Trebek’s, declined to return. Trebek holds the G... (wikipedia.org)
TIL: The US Navy used Xbox 360 controllers to operate the periscopes on submarines based on feedback from junior officers and sailors; the previous controls for the periscope were clunky and real h... (www.theverge.com)
But not for gaming
TIL Chinese checkers is actually called Sternhalma and is not related to Chinese culture or the the game of checkers and was invented in Germany in 1892. (www.wikipedia.org)
The new 3D printing technology revolutionising artificial eyes for patients (www.abc.net.au)
Craig lost an eye to cancer but says the "hardest thing" has been people's reaction. An orbital prosthesis handmade by Brisbane technician Nicholas Puls has helped him feel more confident.
Reddit is battling against moderators marking their communities NSFW (techcrunch.com)
After adopting different forms of protests moderators have rebelled against the company by marking their subreddits NSFW (Not Safe For Work).