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Why we sometimes are unaware, or at least alter-awared

Have you ever been so absorbed in a book or tv that you weren't aware of somebody entering or leaving the room? This is one of many definitions of a trance state

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Where did the toilet make it's first appearance on tv?

The first toilet ever seen on television was on "Leave It To Beaver".

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Seinfeld delivered more than consistent laughs

In every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman somewhere... usually in Jerry's living room.

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Whatever happened to channel 1?

In the 1940s, the FCC assigned television's Channel 1 to Mobile Services (two-way radios in taxicabs, for instance) but did not re-number the other channel assignments. That's why your TV set has channels 2 and up, but no channel 1.

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The first toilet on TV

The first toilet ever seen on television was on "Leave It To Beaver".

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What's on channel 1?

In the 1940s, the FCC assigned television's Channel 1 to Mobile Services (two-way radios in taxicabs, for instance) but did not re-number the other channel assignments. That's why your TV set has channels 2 and up, but no channel 1.

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Fun fact about the lyrics to The Flinstones

In the theme song from "The Flintstones" the line after "Let's ride with the family down the street" is "Through the courtesy of Fred's two feet."

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What was the first cartoon built around a line of toys?

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was the first cartoon built around a line of toys.

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The cosby show

The Cosby Show was the #1 American TV show from 1985-1990 following Dynasty and preceding Roseanne which took over #1 in 1990.

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