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TIL Brian Doyle-Murray was actually born as Brian Murphy, and is the older brother of Bill Murray. He has actually appeared in several films with his brother, including Caddyshack, The Razor's Edge, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, and Groundhog Day.

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XgYX TIL that when the great ballerina Anna Pavlova contracted pneumonia, she was told she needed an operation that would leave her unable to dance. She replied, “If I can’t dance, then I would rather be dead.” She died shortly after.
6Evlm TIL Georges Cuvier, the father of paleontology, established the idea of species becoming 'extinct' as a fact. Until the late 18th century, 'extinction' of species was unthinkable because god would not wipe out entire species he created for his divine plan.
rRBey TIL that the band Weezer got its name because frontman Rivers Cuomo had the nickname due to his asthma, and the band thought it would make a great name when they formed in 1992.
wLRDP TIL that California's Stanislaus county, river, & forest are named after Estanislao, a Yokut tribal leader who rebelled against colonial rule and fought the Spanish & later Mexican armies to a stalemate. He was also known to carve an S into buildings during his raids.
DMde TIL Actor Terrence Howard believes 1X1=2 and he currently spends many hours a day constructing models or plastic and wire that he says confirm his belief.