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TIL Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry starred in a Windows 95 video guide

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ZpWgo TIL about Cordyceps mushrooms, which turn insects into "zombies"! These fungi take over insects' bodies and release spores. Used in traditional medicine for energy and immunity, they’re also a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, added in soups and teas. Despite their creepy backstory, they're safe to eat.
looW5 TIL that in Seinfeld season 5 episode 9 Elaine's boyfriend shares a name with serial killer Joel Rifkin, and Elaine suggest that he should change his name to O.J. the episode aired Nov. 1993 Nicole Brown Simpson was murdered Jun. 1994
ZGdB TIL that Katy Perry started out as a Contemporary Christian singer with her first album, under her real name Katy Hudson
alQy TIL that while working on Star Wars TFA, Carrie Fisher gave Daisy Ridley this piece of advice: “you should fight for your outfit. Don’t be a slave like I was.”
OmOg TIL when George Washington first ran for the Virginia House of Burgesses, he attributed his defeat to failing to offer enough alcohol to voters. Two years later, he distributed 144 gallons of rum, punch, hard cider & beer - a half gallon per vote. He won the election.