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TIL that N'Sync were cast in Star Wars Episode II at the request of George Lucas’ daughters. The scenes were later cut due to fans’ outcry.

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re61 TIL that in the ‘80s Susan B. Anthony dollars were so unpopular the US Mint had to keep $500 million worth of the coins in storage because there was no demand to circulate them.
9pGp TIL In 1969 A book was published called ‘The Unfortunates’ which was presented as an unbound collection of sheets for the buyer to read in any order they desired with the exception of the 'First’ and 'Last’ Chapters
WQPL TIL that 160 people were able to guess the number of jelly beans in a jar accurate to .1% when their answers were averaged. Out of 4510 beans, the average guess was 4514. The phenomena is known as wisdom of the crowd.
nWp9d TIL Shania Twain's album 'Come On Over' (1997) holds several music records including best-selling album by a female solo artist, best-selling album by a Canadian artist, and the best-selling Country album of all-time having sold over 40 million copies.
RBel TIL that trains in Japan are so punctual that delays of as little as five minutes will lead to issuance of a ‘delay certificate’ for passengers affected by lateness, who can then produce it to their superiors at school or work and is considered as a valid reason for reporting late.