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TIL that the invention of the modern TV remote control stemmed from a dislike of commercials.

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W7gpA TIL that the dog from the iconic cover of "National Lampoon" with a gun to its head died from being shot by an unknown person. Also, TIL the dogs name was 'Cheeseface.'
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