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TIL that Bob Dylan has been on the same tour since 1988.

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v1GyL TIL Cathriona White forged the medical records saying Jim Carrey gave her STDs. When this came to light during the discovery of the court procedure, her family dropped the case.
E15MX TIL of "cargo cults", originated in early 20th century tribal communities on a number of Pacific islands, whose followers believe that either an American WWII soldier named John Frum, or Prince Philip, are their saviours.
woJEM TIL A Japanese chemist first synthesized methamphetamine from another stimulant in 1893. This type of stimulant was first developed as an alternative to the ephedra plant, a shrub whose extract has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 5,000 years
Lk6RP TIL Oliver Stone’s original story for Platoon was called Break, based on his own experiences in the Vietnam War and set to music from The Doors. He sent the script to Jim Morrison hoping he would play the lead. Morrison never responded but he did have the script with him when he died in Paris.
b6yX9 TIL that "Rotel Tours" operates converted travel buses equipped with up to 14 sleeping cabins, providing guests with the opportunity to embark on remote tours.