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TIL New Zealand isn't depicted on many world maps (including ones used in NZ itself)

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6E0aJ TIL UCLA lost $18.9 million from college sports in 2019 alone. The university made $108.4 million off of college sports and spent $127.3 million.
loA8a TIL that hair splinters are a thing. As bizarre as it seems to someone just learning about this, it's exactly what it sounds like. Hair piercing the skin like a normal splinter, although some people say it's more painful. And they're somewhat of an occupational hazard for hairstylists and barbers.
D1YnY TIL The only member of Pink Floyd to comment on the rumor that Dark Side of the Moon was intended to be played over "The Wizard of Oz" was drummer Nick Mason, who said "It's absolute nonsense. It has nothing to do with 'The Wizard Of Oz.' It was all based on 'The Sound Of Music.'"
E1pmX TIL That Sean Connery's Son Jason Played Ian Fleming in a Biopic
j6odn TIL An archaic name for the rhesus macaque, in use in the 19th century, is "bruh"