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TIL Mars sometimes hums. Scientists aren't sure why.

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epj8n TIL that Quiet Riot never intended to record a cover of Slade's 'Cum On Feel The Noize.' They actively tried to botch the recording by not practicing beforehand, expecting a 'train wreck.' Instead, their raw approach unintentionally captured the song's essence and turned it into a massive hit.
b6kB4 TIL that Mike Tyson did a commercial with Evander Holyfield selling gummies shaped like EH's ear!
R9j4 TIL after Nintendo won their 1985 case against Universal Studios over their game Donkey Kong, they thanked their attorney with a $30,000 sailboat named Donkey Kong and “exclusive worldwide rights to use the name for sailboats”.
yQ6Re TIL that some animals have their brains changing seasonly depending on the needs. Like in birds the singing part of the brain grows in the build-up to mating season to increase their sing-skills.
JYPkB TIL that actor DJ Qualls is a cancer survivor and got his distinctive looks while in remission due to his extreme diet