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TIL that the creation of Isthmus of Panama 3 millions years ago changed the world. First, it connected two isolated systems causing massive extinctions. Second, created the Gulf stream that makes Europe 10 degree warmer.

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XEggD TIL modern mariachis were invented by the Mexican Government in the 1930s to drum up tourism
QjDe TIL the piano Freddie Mercury plays in Bohemian Rhapsody is the same exact piano Paul McCartney plays in Hey Jude.
JLVV TIL The man who wrote the documents of surrender signed by Confederate general Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse on this day in 1865 was a Seneca Indian named Ely Parker( born Hasanoanda). Upon meeting him Lee extended his hand and said, “I am glad to see one real American here.”
9EZ7 TIL A pair of twins were separated at birth, adopted and raised by separate families on 2 separate continents. They were reunited when one of them saw the other starring in the movie 21 & Over, saw the resemblance and contacted her via Facebook.
e0n0k TIL Chef Boyardee of canned Ravioli fame was awarded both the Gold Star order of excellence from the US War Dept. & the Order of Lenin from Russia for supplying rations to allied troops during WWII