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TIL a donkey named Diesel got spooked on a hike and ran off. Five years later Diesel the donkey was spotted among a herd of elk, having assumed an alpha role.

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RBnl TIL to pay for his film Clerks, Kevin Smith sold most of his comic book collection, maxed out several credit cards, used some of the funds for his college education, spent insurance money awarded for a car he lost in a flood, and worked in the convenience store used in the film.
kJrB TIL that Johnny Depp, David Bowie, Victoria Beckham, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Ricky Gervais, Will Ferrel, and many other celebrities have all guest starred on Spongebob Squarepants.
Ylgd TIL at the age of 22, Cameron Crowe decided to re-attend high school since he had graduated at the young age of 15. He then wrote his experience as Fast Times at Ridgemont High
GAoLG TIL that there are over 17,000 fracture critical bridges in the US. These bridges are subject to collapse when there is a single structural failure.
9nwM TIL On April 6. 1893 Andy Bowen and Jack Burke were involved in the longest boxing fight in history. The fight lasted 111 rounds (3 minute rounds each), it took 7 hours and 19 minutes until referee John Duffy called “no contest” after both men were too dazed and tired to come out of their corners.