| Stipe studies painting and photography at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, where the band formed. The band contributes a lot of money and time to keeping Athens beautiful. (thanks, Maria - Atlanta, GA) |
| When the band was asked if REM stood for Rapid Eye Movement, they said, "REM stands for nothing, but will lie down for anything". (thanks, Kevin - Avon, OH) |
| After years of speculation, Michael Stipe finally admitted that he is a gay man. He did this in a story for The Advocate. (thanks, goddyss - detroit, MI) |
| Mills and Berry were in a lounge act with their high school music teacher. They would dress up and play at weddings and country clubs. |
| Stipe produced the movie Being John Malkovich. He is often mistaken for Malkovich. |
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