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TIL in 2004, Jon Stewart went on CNN’s TV show Crossfire and criticized hosts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala for the partisan and sensationalized nature of the show. The show was cancelled next year, with the President of CNN citing and agree with many of Stewart’s points.

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MepE0 TIL During the 1965 Shea Stadium concert of the Beatles, the crowd were cheering so loud that none of the band members could hear each other play, and Ringo had to look at the bopping heads of his band mates to keep time.
g4k8 TIL World’s fastest talking man can articulate more than 500 words per minute and sings Michael Jackson’s BAD in 20 seconds.
x6lN0 TIL Baskin is an inclusive variant of basketball that lets men and women of all physical and mental abilities play the same game together at the same time, allowing everyone who takes part to play a decisive role in the game. Baskin is specifically designed to adapt to the diversity of its players
Me9jW TIL of Mark Hoffmann, a notorious forger, noted for creating historical records pertaining to the Latter Day Saints (Mormonism). As his forgeries contained details that contradicted official teachings, church officials often purchased them to prevent their release.
DdmP TIL that the song “Brown Eyed Girl” was originally called “Brown Skinned Girl” and about an interracial relationship.