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TIL that Weird Al wanted to write a parody called “Chicken Pot Pie” parodying “Live and Let Die,” but Paul McCartney refused, as it went against his vegetarian beliefs.

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JYvN4 TIL the two oldest cats ever recorded was owned by one guy: Creme Puff (38 years) and Grandpa Rex Allen (34 years). The owner even revealed what he believed to be the key to their longevity, a diet of dry cat food supplemented with broccoli, eggs, turkey bacon, coffee with cream and red wine.
yVJLl TIL that 'Succotash' from Sylvester the cat's "sufferin' succotash" catchphrase isn't just a made-up word, but actually a North American food made with sweet corn
xZk5 TIL there is only one known recording of John Lennon and Paul McCartney playing together after the breakup of the Beatles. In it, Lennon is heard offering Stevie Wonder a snort of cocaine.
J58l TIL as far back as the 1930s drivers could buy an “analog GPS” unit featuring moving maps of your location, route and destination - “Thought to be the first automated car-mounted navigation device, the gadget was tied into the speedometer in order to pace travel progress.”
5YnDQ TIL that in Eastern Orthodox legend, a dog-headed mythical figure was claimed to have been captured in battle. He eventually converted to Christianity and was dubbed Saint Christopher. The dog-headed saint is depicted in religious art.