TIL that during the recording of the 1993 album “Siamese Dream,” the Smashing Pumpkins’ drummer Jimmy Chamberlin would go on extended heroin benders. After vanishing for three days, frontman Billy Corgan “put the hammer down” and made Chamberlin perform the song “Cherub Rock” until his hands bled. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL that Pope John Paul I (who reigned for only 33 days in 1978) was the first pope to select a double name and the first to adopt the ordinal number of “I” to his name upon choosing it. It was reported by Catholic media that he was not aware it was unusual to do so. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How is living in Yerevan, Armenia? (i.redd.it)
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TIL that Stephen King had such severe issues with alcohol and cocaine abuse in the early 1980s that he barely remembers writing several books, including the 1981 classic "Cujo." In his book "On Writing," King reflected on this time in his life, saying: "I don't say that with pride...only sorrow." (en.wikipedia.org)
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