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TIL that Michael Jackson nearly bought Marvel so he could star in first ‘Spider-Man’ movie

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8e98K TIL that in 2003, a senior driver caused a devastating car crash in Santa Monica, CA. The 86-year-old accidentally rammed through a crowded farmers' market, killing 10 and injuring 70. The city lost at least $21 million settling resulting lawsuits.
yQpxM TIL that when euro bank notes were issued in 2002, they featured fictional bridges, so as not to cause a row amongst EU member countries. 10 years later, however, an architect for the town of Spijkenisse claimed them for the Netherlands by building all seven of them on a single waterway.
O8ba TIL there is a 3,000 mile biking/hiking trail under construction that will connect Canada to the Florida Keys.
Lk0aQ TIL that several hits from major pop artists (including Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Backstreet Boys, and Taylor Swift) were actually written and produced by one single Swedish guy
R7DP4 TIL that Danny DeVito is an accomplished movie and TV producer. Through his company Jersey Films, he has helped produce Pulp Fiction, Erin Brokovich, Garden State, Get Shorty, and the television show Reno 911!