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TIL the record for quickest pit stop, changing all 4 tires, is 2.31 seconds.

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deR9 TIL it is legal in 25 states for police to detain persons and request such persons to identify themselves, and arrest them if they do not.
oBnoY TIL Michael Keaton’s real name is Michael Douglas, but he was forced to use Keaton because the other actor was already using his name. As a result, he often inadvertently plays tricks on people expecting Michael Douglas - only to get Michael Keaton.
6Em0Q TIL George Miller, creator of the Mad Max movie franchise, also directed the family friendly films Happy Feet and Babe: Pig in the City.
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