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TIL: If the song “Empty Spaces” from Pink Floyd's, “The Wall” is played backwards, you can hear the phrase “Hello looker. Congratulations. You have just discovered the secret message. Please send your answer to Old Pink, care of the Funny Farm, Chalfont." As well as, "Roger! Carolyne's on the phone"

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