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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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e0YgD TIL The guy who played Nick the bartender in "It's a Wonderful Life," became a hugely successful TV producer, having created The Andy Griffith Show, Dick Van Dyke, among others. Also, the two guys from "Big Bang Theory" were named after him.
57n8 TIL of the European Working Time Directive. It is illegal to average more than 48hrs of work per week. A minimum of 20 days holiday pa and payment in lieu of holiday not allowed.
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976X TIL Plastic dishes can’t absorb enough heat to evaporate water, which is why the dishwasher dry cycle doesn’t work on them