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TIL there is an island in Indonesia called 'Komodo Island' that is home to the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard species. Originally, the island was used as a habitat for these ancient reptiles, and over time, they have thrived and multiplied significantly.

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OoN94 TIL The chief of security of the company hired to organize and promote McDonald's giveaways, stole almost all of the top prizes between 1995 and 2000. The scam netted over $24 million. The trial began on September 10, 2001, but was overshadowed in the media by the September 11 attacks.
BrQdy TIL research conducted in recent years found that special tongue and throat exercises can strengthen up the area so it stays clear while you sleep, therefore significantly reducing snoring.
kOaPB TIL that in 2000, a drug bust at an abandoned nuclear missile silo in Kansas led to a 95% drop in availability of LSD in the United States for two years.
5YOYR TIL the song Killing Me Softly was originally penned by Lori Lieberman, and described the night she went to a small show and listened to Don McLean singing a B-side to American Pie. It went on to be covered by Roberta Flack, then the FuGees, but Lori was never credited.
4XYE6 TIL there are no known records from the American Treasury Department to indicate why Andrew Jackson was chosen to replace Grover Cleveland on the $20 bill in 1928. Jackson was notoriously opposed to paper money.