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TIL that although 98% of scientists say they believe that humans evolved over time, just 66% of Americans believe the same.

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loY85 TIL of quipos - the Andean writing system which didn't use ink and paper/tablets/skins. Information was encoded in an intricate system of strings of colored yarn tied in a variety of knots. This system survived until just after the Conquistadors.
a8QVJ TIL the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, Walt Disney’s famous backyard railroad, was operational for only 3 years.
Lky5Q TIL about Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist who thought up the theory of evolution by natural selection. After recording his expedition findings in the mid 1800’s, Wallace sent his work to his confidant Charles Darwin for a second opinion. Their first paper was a joint effort.
e0aG6 TIL 'Mama' Cass Elliot of The Mamas & the Papas and The Who's drummer Keith Moon died in the same room, four years apart
vPMj7 TIL in 2010 Bill Murray & members of the Wu-Tang Clan were hanging out at SXSW when they entered the packed Shangri-La bar together, whereupon Murray spontaneously decided to hop over the bar & become a surprise temporary bartender who served generous tequila shots regardless of what patrons ordered