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TIL that details from Ukrainian-Canadian artist William Kurelek’s painting, The Maze, were used as the cover art for Van Halen’s Fair Warning album.

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yD5l TIL Geena Davis tried out for the 2000 Sydney Olympics in archery. She placed 24th out of 300 women, but did not qualify for the Olympics
ADGBB TIL that Italian football team Perugia went an entire season unbeaten, but only came second in the league as they won 11 games and drew 19 for a total of 41 points, whilst league winners AC Milan won 17 games, drew 10 and lost three for 44 points.
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