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TIL In 2004 Microsoft entered a legal battle with a 12 grader named Mike Rowe over the domain name MikeRoweSoft.com.

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nWJDY Today I learned that Gene Wilder died listening to one of his favourite songs, Ella Fitzgerald's version of "Over the Rainbow".
R7r0Q TIL Gene Wilder agreed to play Willy Wonka on the condition that when he made his first appearance, he’d be allowed to limp, trip over his cane and bounce back up to great applause. When asked why, he said, “Because from that time on, no one will know if I’m lying or telling the truth.”
MeelV The key is in surface moisture.
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OAaa TIL JRR Tolkien typed the entirety of the Lord of the Rings using a two finger pecking style