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TIL a Rag-Tag Group of Acid-Dropping Activists Tried to “Levitate” the Pentagon

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DZne TIL When Frank Sinatra died, Las Vegas casinos stopped spinning for 1 minute. (#8)
nev8o TIL "Lost in the Mall" is a memory implantation technique used to create memories of events that never took place
kRye TIL that in 1989, Bill Gates answered a Microsoft tech support call, and identified himself only as “William”, then solved the issue. The customer called back later specifically requesting him.
mB7p TIL in order to convince CBS to allow Lucille Ball to be shown pregnant on “I Love Lucy,” Desi Arnaz consulted a priest, a rabbi and a minister, all of whom said it was fine. CBS relented, but still prohibited “pregnant” words, so Arnaz pronounced “expecting” as “spectin” in his Cuban accent.
N70P6 TIL there is a service that allows you to "Rent a Friend" to attend social events, play sports, travel, or just hang out.