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TIL that fans of the band "The Killers" are known as "The Victims"

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LQv4d TIL The harmonica player on The Doors Roadhouse Blues was John Sebastian (Creator of Welcome Back Kotter theme song) who used a fake name on the album due to contractual obligations!
Oo9lL TIL about The Blood Types Mosquitoes Find Most Appetizing. If you are Type O, tall and exercise a lot, you might find yourself the perfect victim for your local mosquitoes.
P19vO TIL: Horse flies have razer sharp stabbing organs with two pairs of cutting blades and a spongelike part to lap up the blood of its victim, unlike the mosquito wich will release a mild anaesthetic to its host, the female Horse fly bite will sting and continue feeding until it is full or dead.
GAvBj TIL Amazon used to manufacture "dash buttons" where if you press the button (which can be mounted anywhere) the product the button is linked to is automatically ordered
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