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TIL actor Phil Hartman has the record for most times guest starring on The Simpsons, appearing in 52 episodes.

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RAp6 TIL - Michael Jackson was the one to suggest to Queen that “Another one Bites The Dust” (written by Queen bassist John Deacon) should be released as a single. Even though Queen didn’t think it would do that well.
QZoE TIL Ancient Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was in charge of collecting all the world’s knowledge. Any books found on ships that came into port were taken to the library where Official scribes then copied these writings. Originals were kept in the library, and the copies delivered to the owners.
Zj9Y TIL at a sound check before the address, Reagan made the following joke to the radio technicians: “My fellow Americans, I’m pleased to tell you today that I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.”
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wLLb7 TIL - That the American lullaby "Go to Sleep" was composed by Johannes Brahms.