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TIL Roseanne Barr pitched a version of UK series "Absolutely Fabulous" starring Carrie Fisher and Bond villain Barbara Carrera for ABC. According to the network in 1996, "they rejected the show’s original sex-and-drugs-packed script." HBO was also interested, according to Barr's then publicist.

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1EKD TIL the low-carb, high-fat, high-protein diet of the Inuit has never conclusively been shown to have greater health benefits compared to non-Inuit diets: The Inuit population has the same risk for coronary artery disease, and their risk of cerebrovascular stroke is twice that of North America.
PYKxG TIL that in 1984, Burger King ran a commercial featuring a parody of Mr. Rogers. The real Mr. Rogers (a vegetarian) called up the BK vice president, who then ordered the commercials taken off the air at once. Mr. Rogers later met the actor, and told him he was proud of his marvelous job.
8aQEK TIL that the second officer of the Titanic stayed onboard till the end and was trapped underwater until a boiler explosion set him free. Later, he volunteered in WW2 and helped evacuate over 120 men from Dunkirk
wLmbM TIL LSD was discovered when a chemist was synthesizing some plant components and accidentally consumed some. Afterward, he reported feeling restless, dizzy, and slightly drunk and when he closed his eyes he could see vivid images, pictures, and colors in his mind.
JGMV TIL when an American soldier looses his penis as a result of wounds sustained in combat, there are no disability payments, or mental health services after the wound is initially treated.