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Z84EG TIL in 1996, David Bowie released the first downloadable song by a major artist (it took 11 minutes to download). He later launched an ISP (BowieNet) to compete with AOL. Subscribers to the dial-up service were offered exclusive content, as well as an email address and "uncensored" Internet access.
GY6A4 TIL the Bee Gees song "Massachusetts" was originally written for The Seekers, but when they couldn't get the song to The Seekers, the Bee Gees recorded it themselves. Their version ended up charting at #1 in 13 countries and became one of the best selling singles in history.
R5bN1 TIL the Splitfin Flashlight Fish have organs near their eyes that contain bioluminescent bacteria that emit light.
xVBk1 TIL that my favorite childhood villain, Ramses II from Prince of Egypt, is voiced over by Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes)
M7EWK TIL the barrel and grip of the Glock 19 are approximately 12mm shorter than those of the Glock 17, and it comes standard with a 15-round magazine. Notably, the Glock 19 is compatible with magazines from the Glock 17 and Glock 18, allowing for capacities of 17, 19, 24, and 33 rounds.