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TIL South Park creators Parker & Stone announced the start of their own indie studio by saying, “Having worked with several different studios over the years, we came to realize that our favorite people in the world are ourselves.”

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QJ19M TIL that the Yaghan people of Tierra del Fuego had a unique, now-extinct breed of "dog" that was domesticated from a fox-like South American canid called the culpeo
x6AnD TIL that Ireland offers tax exemptions or reductions to writers, artists, composers, painters, and other cultural contributors. It's a recognition of their valuable contribution to culture.
E1QB7 TIL there is a fungus which looks like a sponge and its actual scientific name is Spongiforma squarepantsii.
GdXJ TIL the creator of The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack came up with the premise after having his own failed adventures, such as when he got sunburned and began to starve on an underdeveloped island. He also, “went to Mexico and lived in the jungles and found myself eating out of dumpsters.”
4kMK5 TIL the character of Dazzler from the X-Men was the creation of a partnership between Marvel and Casablanca Records. This project would've also included a film featuring comedian Rodney Dangerfield and label's acts like Kiss, Village People, Cher and Donna Summer but it was eventually shelved.