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TIL that Dan Akroyd wrote the character Dr. Peter Venkman (Ghostbusters) for John Belushi. After Belushi’s death, the part was rewritten for Bill Murray, and the character of Slimer became Belushi’s contribution to the film, since Akroyd based the character on Belushi’s wild personality.

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6EZDY TIL that in 1985, 45 legendary musicians dropped what they were doing, flew to Los Angeles, and pulled an all-nighter to record: “We Are The World”. The song was only written the day before it was recorded, but it sold 20 million copies and won three Grammys.
Yp1BW TIL Curly, from the Three Stooges, would often take in stray dogs while travelling for work and care for them until he found them a home. His love for dogs purportedly contributed to his financial difficulties throughout his lifetime, as he spent so much money caring for the dogs he encountered.
e0rj4 TIL about Marmotini, or the Marmot tribe of squirrels, which include the American Groundhog, Chipmunks, Susliks, and the Prairie Dog.
e0414 TIL that the last roll of Kodak Kodachrome film was given to National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry who used it to capture 36 original images including one of a nomadic tribe in India whose nomadic ways were coming to an end.
D1nPv TIL That certain species of hawk in Australia have been known to purposely spread wildfires beyond firebreaks in order to force prey out into the open