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TIL Queen’s record label, upon hearing “Bohemian Rhapsody” in 1975, suggested it should be cut down prior to its release. Freddie Mercury and his bandmates refused.

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kORD7 TIL the voice actor of Paarthurnax, the good dragon in Skyrim, is also the voice of Mario/Luigi/Wario/etc. since 1990
KYdm6 TIL Fench Bulldogs experience several serious health problems due to a skull malformation, which was caused due to years of breeding selection. Now, a breeder and veterinary assistant in the Netherlands are trying to reingeener the French Bulldog's face to make it healthier.
pY0VZ TIL Kids program entertainer Blippi (Stevin John) once did a Harlem Shake video with him defecating on a naked friend's ass
6DLQ TIL in 2001 Mattel sold a Harry Potter Nimbus 2000 flying broom that vibrated when kids rode it. They pulled it from stores after adult stores began selling the toy.
A4kl TIL that Blink 182 released “All the Small Things” because they knew they needed a “really catchy and basic” radio single.