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TIL that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid $6,000 for the preservation of Lady Gaga's meat dress which included treatment with bleach, formaldehyde and detergent to kill any bacteria which had formed during the time before it was frozen.

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0w89R TIL of Tim Johnson, a Congressman who called at least 100 of his constituents per day, every day throughout his 12 years in office.
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