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7reYM TIL the ancient myths of Australian Aborigines portray the formation of geographical features in Australia, dating to 10,000 BC, with striking accuracy. The myths corroborate modern geological evidence, indicating they originated as firsthand accounts, preserved for millennia.
9wrkB TIL that Norfolk Southern (rail freight company) partnered with other organizations to build and operate an entirely battery powered freight locomotive back in 2007
XAl8 TIL that a man graduated from Columbia after performing his janitorial duties at the school full-time for 12 years.
lo5YB TIL executioners would also often be medical practitioners due to their knowledge of anatomy
OnRg TIL there is a Stone Age tribe that remains isolated from the world. In 2006, they killed 2 fisherman who ventured on to their island.