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TIL that as a writer on Saturday Night Live, Bob Odenkirk invented Chris Farley's motivational speaking character, Matt Foley. ("Living in a Van Down by the River!!")

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ye7p TIL Mitch Mitchell, the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience, earned his spot with the group over the flip of a coin.
wnYo TIL that while Stalin was often depicted as physically massive and majestic (he had several painters shot who did not depict him “right”), he was only 5 feet 4 inches. Harry S. Truman described him as “A little squirt”
rpZW TIL a member of the Wu Tang Clan, Ol Dirty Bastard witnessed a car accident. He and a friend ran to the scene and helped lift a Ford Mustang—rescuing a 4 year old girl from the wreckage. Using a false name, he visited the girl in the hospital frequently until he was spotted by members of the media.
jNmKn TIL that when Fleetwood Mac broke up mid-tour, their manager decided he owned the name of the band and continued the tour with a completely different band, which he renamed to Fleetwood Mac
Bmdy TIL Long-distance swimming is unique among the world’s various athletic competitions. It is one of very few endurance sports where there are women’s records that beat men’s records under equal conditions, especially as the distances increases.