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TIL E.Kelly, singer for Scottish band "The Vaselines" cites Nirvana as the only reason he ever made money from music royalties. The band was largely unknown outside of Scotland before K.Cobain, a fan of theirs, covered some of their songs and invited them to open high profile gigs for Nirvana

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yVY5V TIL: There used to be a "Bedding Ceremony" during a marriage where the bride and groom are put together in a marital bed in front of numerous witnesses. In 16th century Germany, the guests would leave and play pipes, drums, and celebrate loudly outside the room while the couple consummate.
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