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TIL that in the last two seasons of FRIENDS, each cast member earned $1 million per episode. And now, they make $20 million per year each for reruns. All thanks to David Schwimmer, who encouraged the cast to negotiate together as a team.

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D1kGD TIL that the public transportation in Zanzibar (an autonomous region of Tanzania) is called "Daladala". During the 1970s and 1980s, public transport cost a Dollar to travel to the nearest town. Travelling to town cost a Dollar ("Dala") and returning cost a Dollar, hence the term "Daladala"
4xRX TIL that the film adaptation of The Cat in the Hat was so poorly received that Seuss’ widow forbade any further live-action adaptations of her husband’s work
EgG97 TIL that in 1904, Hartford, CT librarian Caroline Hewins established one of the first children's book rooms in a U.S. library. She spent decades encouraging parents to read to their children and helping make books more accessible to all.
rR0vx TIL that between 1949 and 1952, the national anthem of West Germany was “Ich hab' mich ergeben”, which translates to “I surrender”
yQMVX TIL Visitors are not allowed to scatter ashes of the loved ones at Disney World or Disneyland. This seems to be a real problem particularly around the Haunted Mansion attraction.