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TIL there is an extinct species of bandicoot whose scientific name is 'Crash Bandicoot'

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abeo TIL Korn had a song called “Y'all Want a Single” which was written in defiance towards their label requesting a radio friendly song to be made for their album. The song had nearly 100 expletives. It later became a single after their fans voted for it to become one on the band’s forum.
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