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TIL that “WKRP in Cincinnati” recorded on videotape rather than film because it made the music licensing rights cheaper

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ep00D TIL potatoes are native to South America. Potatoes were introduced to the rest of the world only in the last 500 years.
5YaRp TIL the term "parking" (a car) comes from when Washington, DC built roadside parks on city streets. Owners would tie their horses to the trees to rest in the shade, and the practice stuck as cars took over
8aavb TIL excessive childhood stress can cause permanent brain damage and affect gene expression.
mPQR TIL that Demi Moore has a producer credit on all three of the Austin Powers films.