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TIL In his autobiography Burt Ward, best known for his portrayal of Robin in the original Batman and Robin TV series, admitted to taking advantage of his fame, donating his “Bat-sperm” to his female fans in what he called “The Ultimate Autograph” by ejaculating into signed cards.

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