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TIL the majority of Icelanders either believe in elves or are unwilling to rule out their existence

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LBQv TIL that in Alabama, people say “TGFM”, Thank God for Mississippi. It is a reference to the fact that, although Alabama has many problems, it’s neighboring state is worse off.
N784N TIL about Genna, a traditional Ethiopian sport similar to field hockey, played on a cow field without removing the cows. The goals are sometimes miles apart.
KONOw TIL the Bergamot Orange (used to give Earl Grey Tea its distinct citrus flavor) is exclusively grown in Italy... yet it has never been (and apparently cannot be) grown in Bergamo, Italy.
8aALZ TIL that at the time of his graduation in 1969, Robin Williams was voted "Most Likely Not to Succeed" and "Funniest" by his classmates.
4dno TIL that Christians only started believing in literal 6-day Creationism during the last 100 years.