# Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 2)

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Interesting fact stumbled on in the current Death Pool thread:

> [@2025 SDMB Celebrity Death Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/1011010/404):
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> You realize the lyrics to the MASH theme were written by Mike Altman, the director’s 14-y/o son, who made more in song royalties than his dad made directing the movie (because he did not get residuals in his contract).

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