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TIL: Ayers Rock is now referred to as Uluru

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0ww4v TIL a tribe in Australia who speaks the Kuuk Thaayorre language, perceives time as passing east to west (following the sun's path) as opposed to left to right (following the way we read). They also speak of direction in cardinal terms (NESW) instead of ego-centric terms (left, right, front, back).
LQDe9 TIL that The Gaumont Film Company is the oldest exciting film company in the world
OorrY TIL about the 21 month long Jubilee line corruption trial, the longest jury trial in UK history. 2 jurors were discharged for personal reasons. One was promised she would be able to get married and go on honeymoon which were cancelled. The trial ended (with acquittals) when a juror “went on strike”.
7kMX TIL The average 70-year-old Inuit with a traditional diet of whale and seal has arteries as elastic as those of a 20-year-old Danish resident.
grBx8 TIL about the Birmingham Rollers Pigeons - approx. 1,500 in LA, mostly areas with gang violence, that train pigeons to somersault mid-air!