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TIL that Kansas was “scientifically proven” to be flatter than a pancake.

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eown TIL DJ Carl Cox played the Millennium (1999 to 2000) on New Year’s Eve twice, by performing in Sydney, Australia and again in Hawaii after flying back over the International Date Line.
yV8KM TIL that Gregorian Chants, which originated in medieval monasteries, have had a significant influence on modern music. These ancient melodies have found their way into various genres, including chillout, pop, rock, and even metal. Artists like Sting, Madonna, Epica, and Ghost.
vAkR TIL During the 1872 election, presidential incumbent Ulysses S. Grant ran against a corpse. His opponent, Horace Greeley, died before the election was finalized. Grant won the election.
YpBnP TIL that there is an area in Turkey where people talk to each other using a whistled language that can be heard up to half a mile away.
EgGmd TIL that before the Jonestown massacre, the People's Temple put together an "Entertainment Night at The Pavilion", which included music, skits, sermons, and other things.