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TIL that the final Jackson 5 tour was such a financial disaster for the concert promoter that he was forced to sell the New England Patriots to cover the costs

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R7l78 TIL Brandon Lee's stunt double in "The Crow" was later used as a stand-in for Lee after his death and CGI was used to digitally superimpose Lee's face onto the head of the double. The stunt double was Chad Stahelski who later directed "John Wick" and "John Wick: Chapter 2".
1a8kr TIL a power plant in Lanai, Hawaii generates electric via diesel trains, still on the tracks.
Qm4d TIL a man from China bought a first class ticket which came with access to a VIP lounge that had free food. He rescheduled over 300 times in a year to enjoy over 300 free meals. When investigated, he canceled the ticket and got a full refund.
VMZoD TIL: Jack Black's first TV role was in a commercial for the game PitFall at age 13
BrJpd TIL when future Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage had a rough streak after joining NY Yankees, Mickey Rivers once jumped on the bullpen cart screaming "Don't let him in the game!"