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TIL that Jazz legend Charles Mingus not only trained his cat to use the toilet, but also published a guide on the topic

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wLmP7 TIL that actor George C. Scott was nominated and eventually won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'Patton'. He refused to accept the award based on his belief that each performance is unique and actors shouldn't be in competition with each other. He stayed home and slept through the awards show.
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