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TIL Bill & Ted had a live action prime time TV series in the early 90s that only lasted a few weeks. It didn't feature any of the original cast, relying on new actors to play all the roles.

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epVg6 TIL a special law in the UK was created to ensure that the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital will forever be able to collect royalties from stage performances, audiobooks, book releases, etc. of Peter Pan in the UK. This is the only work with an 'exception' to copyright laws.
yQOWv TIL An episode of Spongebob Squarepants in which Spongebob was fired from the Krusty Krab caused a huge amount of controversy and backlash due to its depiction of unemployment.
yBnV TIL, Pakistan contributes the highest number of troops to UN Peacekeeping.
xkeD TIL “Paradoxical intention” is an effective method for falling asleep whereby you close your eyes and try your best to stay awake.
jDAE TIL that Jim Fixx, the man credited with starting the fitness revolution and demonstrating the health benefits of jogging, died of a heart attack while jogging.