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TIL: While filming Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone decided that he and Dolph Lundgren should hit one another for real. As a result, Stallone had to spend 8 days in intensive care.

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b9wdN TIL Hugh Laurie gave Lin-Manuel Miranda the idea for the song "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton after guest starring on House in 2009. Miranda mentioned to Laurie he was trying to write a breakup letter from King George to the colonies and "without blinking, he improv'd at me, 'Awwww, you'll be back'."
E1bwo TIL that the Groom of the Stool (person in charge of helping the English monarch poop) was a coveted position of power and influence due to the close, intimate access to the King/Queen.
ZZWD TIL two independent surveys found that over 60% of self-identifying vegetarians admitted to eating meat in the last 24 hours.
x6PJw TIL about WTR (Waist to Thigh Ratio) which accurately predicts Type 2 Diabetes.