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TIL that Chris Cornell’s “You Know My Name” (opening titles for Casino Royale) is the first theme song since Octopussy to use a different title than the film, first sung by a male American, and the first to not appear on the soundtrack.

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Z8nxD TIL the kangaroo in the Australian Coat of Arms sculpture above the Parliament House entry has large, discernable testicles. Design submissions for the sculpture that omitted an obvious scrotum were rejected, as 1980s Australia couldn't bear representation by a female roo.
neLvY TIL a University in Japan built a laser that outputs 2,000 trillion watts which is basically a billion times more powerful than a stadium light. They are trying to recreate the early parts of the universe by building such a powerful laser.
oBjYo TIL Canadian singer Shania Twain met her current husband due to each of their ex-spouses having an affair with one another.
JYMA1 TIL John Lennon remarked that McCartney's only contribution to the Beatles was creating "silly love songs". McCartney responded by writing a song called "Silly Love Songs" which went on to become a #1 hit single.
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