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TIL Gunsmoke, the longest running television series of the 20th century, was cancelled so abruptly that CBS didn’t even bother to tell the cast and crew. They read about it in trade publications the next day.

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A6vw TIL In 1942 Hitler met with Mannerheim in an attempt to get Finnish support against the Soviets. Mannerheim lit a cigar and when Hitler (who was known to hate smoking) did not complain, he interpreted it as a sign of weakness and did not agree to the request.
BgxMy TIL Jon Fogerty from the band Creedence Clearwater Revival was sued by his record company for sounding too much like himself
dKMB TIL that in Korea and some other Asian countries, when you are born, you are considered one year old and everyone’s age increases one year on New Years. So if you were born on December 29th, on New years day, you will be considered 2 years old.
Lkevp TIL Jaws’ production woes added suspense. Unreliable mechanical sharks forced Spielberg to only suggest an unseen shark; actors heightened performances to help; J Williams’ ominous theme induced fear. Spielberg said “Jaws went from Japanese Saturday matinee horror flick to more of a Hitchcock"
6EElY TIL Wil Ferrell and John C Reilly are starring in a comed film based on Sherlock Homes and it is written and being directed by ETHAN COEN!!