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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Hassaan18 on 2024-10-13 18:54:11+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears was heard by Simon Cowell who knew it would be a hit. He offered the writer, Max Martin an Aston Martin if he would give the song to his boy band, Five. Five initially began writing verses; however, Martin had promised the song to Britney.