Cast of "Friends": Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Cover Cast of "Friends": Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Hey, how you doin'? When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, you know you'll always have Friends to cheer you up! Learn some interesting facts about this classic sitcom that took the world by storm. We list out 8 bits of information that you may not have known about:

1. Equal Pay

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385848 01: Cast members of NBC's comedy series "Friends." Pictured: David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani. (Photo by Warner Bros. Television)
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Unlike most stars in Hollywood, the cast negotiated to all receive the same salary. Typically actors and actresses fight to out-earn one another. But these group of Friends did the opposite. By the last season, they were each earning one million dollars per episode!

2. The Rachel

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NEW YORK, NY - 1995:  American actress Jennifer Aniston of the television comedy, Friend's, attends the 1995 NBC Fall Preview circa 1995 at the Lincoln Center in New York, New York.  (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images)
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The famous Rachel hairdo was actually only featured in one season. Jennifer Aniston herself actually did not enjoy the hairstyle as she found it quite hard to maintain without the help of a professional stylist. Nonetheless, it caught the attention of young ladies the world-over and became one of the most coveted hairdos of the '90s.

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3. Substance Abuse

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382045 01: Actor Matthew Perry and television show "Friends" co-star actress Courteney Cox attend the film premiere of "Fools Rush In" February 10, 1997 in Santa Monica, CA. (Photo by Online USA)
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Mathew Perry was dependent on drugs and alcohol during the filming of several seasons of Friends. In fact, he later admitted to not being able to remember filming around three seasons of the hit show.

4. Maxi Dresses

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Friend's co-stars actress Lisa Kudrow and actor Matthew Perry attend the 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 1997 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images)
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Phoebe was one character who had a consistent style throughout most of the series. She more often than not, rocked long ankle to floor-length dresses to match her carefree attitude. With maxi dresses with boots, her bohemian chic aesthetic was brought to the fore and to everyone’s attention.

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5. Filmed In LA

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BURBANK, CA - SEPTEMBER 12:  (EXCLUSIVE, NO U.S. TABLOID SALES)  The camera crew prepares to shoot a scene of the hit NBC series "Friends" during one of their last shows on the Warner Bros lot Sept. 12, 2003 in Burbank, CA. "Friends," which is in its ninth and final season, debuted in 1994, has won 44 Emmys, and is one of the biggest successes in television history.  (Photo by David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images) This image is not included in any subscription deal. Use of this image will incur a charge.
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Did you know that the opening credits and well, most of the show was filmed in studios in California—not in New York City? 

6. Apartment Address

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The location of the famed Friends' apartment building is 90 Bedford St, New York. You can have a meal at the Little Owl cafe which is at this exact street corner.

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7. No Need To Audition

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David Schwimmer did not have to audition for the role of Ross! He previously auditioned for another role for the show's creators. They then thought of Schwimmer as they were creating the character of Ross.

8. Ahead Of Its Time

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Friends took on some heavy subjects for its time. First, the show normalised same-sex couples when Carol left Ross for her lover, Susan. Second, they then highlighted the reality of a modern family, where three adults (Carol, Ross and Susan) co-parent a child (Ben). Third, Friends taught children about the importance of respecting two different religious holidays and beliefs: Christmas and Hanukkah. Remember the holiday armadillo?

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Fourth, they spotlighted some controversial topics like how Phoebe acted as a surrogate for her brother - carrying his triplets! Lastly, how could we forget Chandler Bing's flamboyant, drag queen father with his own Las Vegas show-girl cabaret show? 

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