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TIL Google wants to stop people using the term “Google” as a verb meaning to search something up with an internet search engine. They believe that due to brand recognition, Google will become a generic term, and hence cost them the legal right to a trademark.

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xVA6b TIL Michael Jackson composed songs despite not playing any instruments. He would build each element of a track with his voice, so pitch perfect that studio musicians could match chords to his singing.
ep4gn TIL that Mr Dream in the video game Punch Out, was based on the undefeated Rocky Marciano.
KODbB TIL That citizens of Monaco are not allowed to gamble at their own casinos. Only foreigners are allowed to even step foot inside of Monaco's casinos.
we6M TIL that Trey Parker stated that Mr. Mackey is based off his old school counselor Mr. Lackey. On South Park season 1 commentary Trey said “[Mr. Lackey used to say], ‘Trey, quit fooling around and get back to your school work, m'kay’ 'but, now, I’m making millions out of him’ ”
oMo8 TIL on 3rd July 1988 the US Navy shot down a civilian passenger flight killing all 290 on board, including 66 children and 16 crew.