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TIL the ancient myths of Australian Aborigines portray the formation of geographical features in Australia, dating to 10,000 BC, with striking accuracy. The myths corroborate modern geological evidence, indicating they originated as firsthand accounts, preserved for millennia.

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go07 TIL that the municipal government of Paris passed a resolution to prohibit Tom Cruise from becoming an honorary citizen of the city.
JYMkv TIL a man once fell into the water of the Universal Studios Jaws ride and nearly reamed by the mechanical shark. Passengers on the boat thought it was part of the ride but the man suffered injuries and sued the park.
xVy85 TIL: That xylitol, a becoming more popular natural sweetener, is safe for humans to digest, but is toxic and can be fatal for dogs.
xWQb TIL that The Shawshank Redemption (1994) has been in the number 1 position on IMDb’s Top 250 Movie list for 3229 consecutive days
eGKn TIL that a movement seeks to rename the Australian dollar to the “dollarydoo”, based on a classic ‘The Simpsons’ episode. Doing so would increase demand for the currency and strengthen the Australian economy, organizers claim.