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TIL the inspiration for Sonic the Hedgehog came from an unlikely mix of Michael Jackson, Santa Claus and Bill Clinton

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KORjQ TIL in 2005 a group of Manchester United supporters who were annoyed by the takeover of their club by businessman Malcolm Glazer decided to start their own team - F.C. United of Manchester. The new club is democratically run by its members, who all have equal voting rights.
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