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TIL That Ethiopia boasts eleven monolithic churches that have been intricately carved out of mountains and linked together through tunnels. The unique design of these churches features roofs positioned at ground level, ingeniously concealing them from potential attackers when viewed from afar.

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ANXP4 TIL the drawing of the bear on Alaska's license plates was appropriated from artist Douglas Allen without his permission. The plates were first released in 1976 but Allen didn't even know until 2015. Allen had never been to Alaska - he sketched the bear at the Bronx Zoo.
ne0mr TIL the US economy does better under a Democratic president.
6EVRW TIL the Pledge of Allegiance was drafted as a way to sell more flags by putting one in every classroom
nmK7 TIL Because of Robin’s constant exploits with Batman, it took him more than 30 years to complete High School.
AD4dn TIL In 1987 Fisher Price released the PXL2000 toy, ultra low tech, video camera that recorded monochromatic, low quality, video on audio cassettes. A commercial flop at the time, its now highly prized by film makers and artists for the uniquely grainy, antique, mysterious look it creates on film.