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TIL that people used to live in tree trunks

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epWd5 TIL Dalmatians became associated with firehouses in the 18th and 19th centuries because of their ability to protect firefighting horses, fend off street dogs, clear the way with barking, and guard the equipment.
KO7GQ TIL the oldest evidence of humans in the Americas was found less than four months ago, and was several thousands of years older than previously thought
nZK9 TIL there is a ‘noticeable change’ in British accents every 25 miles. 38% of British people feel as though they have difficulty being understood by other Brits.
9wYjD TIL the British made “decoy sneakers” for SOE agents in the pacific to disguise their footprints and make them seem like barefoot locals.
EeyP TIL there is a town in Australia where the entire town (200+ people) live underground in abandoned mines. Residents here have electricity and plumbing, and have been known to find vast amounts of Opal when renovating.