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TIL in 1840s, to fight rebels, the Sultan of Brunei hired a Brit mercenary: James Brooke. He impressed the Sultan so much he was made the “White Rajah” of Sarawak. As Brooke was a Brit, his realm was made part of the British Empire, but his family was allowed to rule it as their private kingdom.
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TIL in 1996 Michael Hutchence presented Oasis with a Brit Awards trophy and during the acceptance Noel Gallagher said, “Has-beens shouldn’t be presenting awards to gonna-bes.” Afterwards, Hutchence secretly re-recorded the INXS song “Elegantly Wasted” to include the chorus, “I am better than Oasis”.
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