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TIL - Aaron Paul & Bryan Cranston both got tattoos together when Breaking Bad ended.

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jgnR TIL that the long-running UK police show “The Bill” used real police uniforms. When it ended, Scotland Yard bought them back for reissue to officers, and to prevent imposters.