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TIL a Danish comedian who promised more tailwind on bicycle paths, better weather, Nutella in field rations etc. was elected to the Parliament of Denmark

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859Z TIL Neil Simon wrote an intentionally bad Broadway play because his ex-wife was entitled to the profits as per their divorce agreement.
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