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TIL Julian Lennon had to buy back postcards sent to him by his father because Yoko was auctioning them off after his death

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VP5D TIL that a woman was fined $1.9 million for illegally downloading 24 songs, $80,000 per song.
9g1D TIL: It is illegal for pet stores in Beverly Hills to sell dogs and cats that are not from a shelter or rescue.
kJeEE TIL "Mr. Blue Sky" by ELO was considered for use as the theme song for NBC's "The Office" (2005-2013). However, it was already used as the theme song for another NBC show, the short-lived "LAX" (2004-05). Thus, an original composition by Jay Ferguson was used instead for the show,
xmY5 TIL: When the Norse vikings sailed for America in the 11th century, they fully expected (and hoped) to find a race of monsters to fight. Instead, they found the indigenous peoples. Disappointed at finding no real monsters, the Norse (known for being tall) called them Skræling, or pygmies.
kJedd TIL that record producer Paul A. Rothchild, who produced the Doors' first five albums, left during the production of their 1971 album "L.A. Woman" after disliking "Love Her Madly,” calling it “cocktail music.” This gave the band total freedom, and today, the album is hailed as one of their greatest.