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TIL Channel Drift is when a TV network shifts its shows to newer and more profitable audiences. The History Channel began showing non-history shows like Pawn Stars, American Pickers and Top Shots. Sci-Fi channel re-branded to Syfy to avoid trademark issues and include WWE professional wrestling.

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