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TIL that in non-english speaking countries Dora the Explorer actually teaches english and not spanish

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Z8dX4 TIL that Robert De Niro stalked his own autograph hunters and even agreed to meet one of his long-term stalkers to prepare for his role as an obsessive fan in The King of Comedy
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QNKlL TIL that actor Marcus Chong, most notably known for playing 'Tank' in 'The Matrix', is the adopted son of marijuana activist Tommy Chong
PY10O TIL that Shakespeare was heavily influenced by the prophecies of Nostradamus
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