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TIL the Rapsittie Street Kids were originally called the "Bash Street Kids" but Wolf Tracer had to change it to avoid legal action

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Bw4k TIL that for 19 years, the German city of Hamburg maintained an anti-Scientology task force. Its activities included convincing local banks and realtors to deny business to Scientologist groups.
VBmKp TIL composer Rudolph Karel composed operas by writing on toilet paper while imprisoned during WWII
EgJKP TIL Back to the Future composer Alan Silvestri has only been nominated for an Oscar twice in his 52 year film career. Neither nomination was for Back to the Future
Avx7 TIL that the infamous scene from The Fresh Prince where Will asks “Why don’t he want me man?!” was in fact scripted and not inspired by Will Smith’s real life. Will’s father was an active participant in his son’s life, encouraging and supporting him in his music and acting career.
6EZDY TIL that in 1985, 45 legendary musicians dropped what they were doing, flew to Los Angeles, and pulled an all-nighter to record: “We Are The World”. The song was only written the day before it was recorded, but it sold 20 million copies and won three Grammys.