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TIL that the band Queen were friends with Michael Jackson; he was the one who suggested they release "Another One Bites the Dust" as a single.

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rRp61 TIL of the Call of the Void, which is a sudden impulse to jump off high places, swerve your car into oncoming traffic, or cut yourself while holding a sharp object. It’s a common phenomenon, with one study concluded that it is likely related to the wiring of your brain.
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