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TIL Neopets was originally aimed at college students who couldn’t have pets in their dorms

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gM08X TIL that the Pointer Sisters provided the vocals for the long running Sesame Street "Pinball Number Count" animated segment.
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4XNO5 TIL elephants often bury dead or sleeping humans or aid them when they are hurt