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TIL that Jay-Z's 2004 hit "99 Problems" borrowed its title and hook from a 1993 rap by Ice-T and Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew. In 2014, Ice-T's heavy metal band Body Count rerecorded his version using the same guitar riff and drum beat Jay-Z incorporated in his recording

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OGnpg TIL during WWII, Continental used to test their rubber boot soles by using concentration camp prisoners who would march 30-40 km per day. Those who slowed down or fell were executed by the SS.
x6XN5 TIL there is no such thing as "Nitrate free" bacon or other preserved meat. If they claim this they probably substitute Celery Salt which has sodium nitrate as well and can cause cancer all the same.
VM1YB TIL After bombing Pearl Harbor, a Japanese Pilot crashed on the nearby Ni'ihau Island, part of Hawaii. The local Japanese American residents freed the captured pilot, stole ammunitions, and took hostages. This was cited as a reason why Japanese internment camps were needed during WWII.
4kEOo TIL of Exploding Head Syndrome: auditory hallucinations of loud noise experienced when falling asleep or waking up. Treatment involves medications to promote sleep and lower blood pressure, as well as "reassurance."
wLmWJ TIL actress Daveigh Chase voiced both Lilo in 'Lilo and Stitch' and Chihiro in 'Spirited Away' the same year each movie was nominated for an Oscar, with 'Spirited Away' winning.