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TIL of the Philly Taco; a food combination from Philadelphia where a cheesesteak is wrapped inside a slice of pizza

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X0YQX TIL about Dudeism. A modern form of Taoism, stripped of its metaphysical and medical doctrines, that emerged from the cult classic The Big Lebowski. It advocates for “going with the flow”, “being cool headed”, & “taking it easy” in the face of life’s difficulties.
ZyRY TIL crocodiles are more closely related to birds than they are to lizards
VVY8 TIL that modern hospitals have rounded walls instead of sharp corners to deter the build-up of dirt and germs.
AN5Yl TIL that the term "losing one's religion", as in the REM song, does not mean to become an atheist, but rather to lose one's temper and become angry.
Z878Q TIL that the U.S. Department of the Treasury accepts donations to reduce the U.S. debt, and that people actually donate