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TIL Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon.

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VBEW4 TIL about the Surf Nazi subculture. Although surf boards with swastikas on them had been sold since the 30s, the movement did not gain much notoriety until the late 50s through the 80s. Many Surf Nazis believed in localism - an ideology promoting hostility towards outsiders/non-white surfers.
oBVVR TIL guard geese have been used in place of guard dogs because they have excellent eyesight, are "watchful and inquisitive", and have with strong territorial instincts.
9w6Pr TIL that Africa's average population is the youngest amongst all continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median was 30.4.
69WQw TIL Hoba meteorite - the main mass is estimated at more than 60 tonnes. It is the largest known intact meteorite (as a single piece)
YpBxG TIL Christopher Lee (Saruman in Lord of the Rings, and Count Dooku in Star Wars) played and sung in several heavy metal albums, including a collection of Christmas carol covers.