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TIL in 1969, GM experimented with steam power and even built a steam powered Chevelle

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pJbb TIL the test version of Bob’s Burgers’ pilot featured a son named Daniel. When the character was changed to the awkward daughter Tina in the final version, the character’s original lines were kept–and so was the voice actor.
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a8LJN TIL the band Argent (known for the 70's rock hit "Hold Your Head Up") originally released the song God Gave Rock and Roll To You (covered by and hits for the bands Petra and KISS) waaay back in 1973!!
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