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TIL that Fakin It by Paul Simon was listed at 3'74 and not 4'14 so Radio DJs would play it

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9wZZm TIL that Chris Farley completed most of his recordings for Shrek, and some of that audio was released.
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Y78Zv TIL that Memorial Day is reserved for honoring fallen military personnel while Veterans Day is for celebrating all military veterans, living or dead, who have served the country
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