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TIL After death of Bill Haley, there were 7 groups claiming to be the continuation of Haley & His Comets. In 2014 four such groups were performing around the world

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kOpnW Today I learned that you could use tally sticks in England until 1826.
DQKoP TIL: That upon its UK release in March 1974, The Exorcist drew nationwide protests around Britain from the Nationwide Festival of Light (NFL), a Christian public action group. Local clergy and concerned citizens handed out leaflets offering spiritual support afterwards to those queuing for the film.
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GYXv7 TIL: Ancient Greeks created spiked dog collars as a way of protecting their dogs’ throats from being ripped out by wolves. (as a fashion item, this is interesting...)