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TIL that Wally "Famous" Amos first worked as a talent agent and signed Simon & Garfunkel. He would attract clients by sending them chocolate chip cookies along with an invitation to visit him.

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lNGN TIL that a pizza with bacon and egg on it is a common offering at Australian pizza places.
PJvE TIL that the New London, CT police department was sued when it refused to hire an applicant it judged too smart to be a police officer.
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