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TIL Disneyland had an Aunt Jemima restaurant with an Aunt Jemima character

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0wa7p TIL Beverly Hills in Australia was originally named Dumbleton. However, the local residents disliked that name, wanting something more glamorous, and in the 1930s decided to rename it Beverly Hills after the Californian home of numerous American movie stars.
a8Ayo TIL The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets is considered to be one of the most famous and culture-changing songs of all time. It was released in 1954 and is widely regarded as the first rock and roll hit, helping to usher in a new era of popular music and youth culture.
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