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TIL people who listen to country music are more likely to get depression.

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yPBa TIL The classic beetle was manufactured by VW until 2003
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jmrQ TIL that after The Lion King was released, one hyena researcher sued Disney for defamation of character for portraying hyenas as villains.
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