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TIL: Crocodiles Can Gallop

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VMk1B TIL all the "ancient" crystal skulls of Central America were actually created in Europe during the 19th century. The Brazilian quartz deposit the skulls are made of was unknown during ancient times and likely crafted in a 19th century German workshop renowned for crafting objects of Brazilian quartz
ro80 TIL that the “slipping on a banana peel” trope originated in the late 1800s, when discarded banana peels were considered a serious public hazard
8eY4 TIL During the filming of the first shower scene in “American Psycho”, all of the women on set gathered around to watch Christian Bale wash himself.
pQB4 TIL In some African countries, albinos’ body parts are believed to bring wealth and good luck. As a result, attackers chop off their limbs and pluck out organs, and sell them to witchdoctors.
j6pbQ TIL The first use of commercial refrigeration was in Australia to keep beer cold.