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TIL, that the lead singer of Boney M. (Famous for, among others, the song Rasputin) died on the anniversary of Rasputin's death, in the same city Rasputin died.

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e1Ng TIL that the creators of the “You wouldn’t steal a car” anti-piracy ad were fined for pirating the music played in the background of the ad
8eALG TIL that the bullet-riddled Ford that Bonnie and Clyde were assassinated in became a popular traveling attraction. The car was displayed at fairs, amusement parks, and flea markets for three decades, and once became a fixture at a Nevada race track. There was also once a charge of $1 to sit in it.
o9mr TIL The publisher of Penthouse magazine started Omni magazine “to make science just as popular as naked ladies.”
J1OyV Today I learned, the origin of marbles is unknown.
l7BVV TIL that on the old (1928-1994) flag of South Africa, the small Union Jack that was incorporated as part of the design was intentionally upside-down.