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TIL Kiss has more greatest hits compilations (21) than studio albums (20)

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4kOZo TIL Chris Farley was originally cast as the voice of Shrek. He had 5 days left of line reading when he passed. A sample of Farley as Shrek was released in 2015 & 2022.
R5nXQ TIL NYC has a species of ant unique to it known as “Manhattants”
9YD6Q TIL that both America and Australia have major store chains called Target, despite them being completely unrelated.
neV6r TIL that ancient Egyptian cats enjoyed a sacred status because of their utility as domesticated animals against various pests, mice, and snakes. The cat goddess Bastet was popular and the temple of Bastet was erected in her honour. The cats were mummified after death and buried in the temple.
R5w41 TIL In December, the USA became 386,000 sq. miles bigger below the sea's surface. America's extended continental shelf (the shallow waters around its coast) has increased in seven areas.