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TIL that the original idea behind Marge Simpson’s hair was to conceal large rabbit ears. The gag was intended to be revealed in the final episode of the series, but they weren’t expecting the show to last 30 years

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ELX0 TIL that during O.J. Simpson’s 1995 verdict announcement for murder, long-distance calls declined by 58%, trading on the New York Stock Exchange decreased by 41%, water usage decreased, and there was an estimated $480 million in lost productivity due to work stopping
GAN0E TIL San Antonio's historic Menger Hotel, constructed in 1857 and situated on the original battle grounds of the Alamo, features a ghost tour and is said to be inhabited by over 30 different spirits. The ghost of Teddy Roosevelt is known to pass through for a drink
rNYb4 TIL that Cee Lo Green sang backup vocals on TLC’s 1995 hit single “Waterfalls.” Cee Lo had just signed with the group’s record label, and joined in after hearing the recording session from a neighboring room in the studio.
LQrZV TIL about seasteading, the creation of permanent dwellings in international waters (seasteads) that are independent of governments. No one has yet created a structure recognized as a state. Proposed structures have included modified cruise ships, refitted oil platforms, and custom floating islands.
wY67 TIL according to Julius Caesar’s will, if Octavian had died or refused his inheritance, his second listed heir would be Brutus, the man who murdered him.