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TIL even though the group The Supremes is commonly known as "Diana Ross & The Supremes", they were only known as that between 67-70. Many of their popular songs were recorded before then. Someday We'll Be Together (61), Stop! In the Name of Love (65), You Can't Hurry Love (66) as examples.

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9wdPG TIL that in the 90s, British sports car maker TVR were developing the 800+bhp Cerbera Speed 12. Company boss Peter Wheeler took one home for a test drive, and immediately realised it was too extreme and powerful to be sold to the public. Ultimately, only one road-legal example was ever made.
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