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TIL that in 1994, 62 children in Zimbabwe claimed they saw a UFO land near their school, with aliens telepathically warning them about environmental destruction. Some still stand by their story today.

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0wAPA TIL that 41% of Australians don't know how long it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun.
78R4b TIL "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" was banned in Malaysia solely because of the title as "Morphin" was determined to be too easily confused with the drug "Morphine"
4XGVa TIL that Philips lightbulb company has a much more efficient lightbulb that they are not allowed to sell anywhere in the world outside of Dubi; the bulb lasts significantly longer than their other bulbs.
x6lX7 TIL that the first kiss captured on camera was between two women in 1887 by Eadweard Muybridge (contrary to Edison’s ‘The Kiss’ film, widely accredited to being the first kiss on camera - 9 years later)
l7DwK TIL: Despite it's status as a beloved piece in musical history today, George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was met with mediocre reception upon debut, with many critics claiming it was haphazardly made, calling it "derivative", "stale", and "inexpressive."