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TIL there was a disastrous Broadway musical based on "Lolita," created by major talents, including the composer of the James Bond theme and the lyricist from "My Fair Lady."

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ONBR TIL that while Beethoven was going deaf, he composed more music with low notes. This was because he had to put his head close to his piano to feel the vibrations. After going completely deaf, his compositions contained more high notes - because he simply began composing directly from his head.
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