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TIL Amazon and Congo were likely one river before Africa and S.America drifted apart.

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D1V4v TIL of the Isdal Woman, who was found dead in Isdalen, Norway 1970. An autopsy revealed she had been poisoned with phenobarbital and carbon monoxide. Her death remains a mystery
9Y8Lr TIL that Judaism emphasizes that sex is a deeply holy act to be performed regularly, and insists that it be pleasurable for both members of a married couple.
9pZ6 TIL men in switzerland are required to keep the firearms they are issued during military service at home after they leave the military so as to prevent home break ins and have the countries men ready to mobilize in the event of a threat.
rRQ1w TIL legendary R&B/soul singer Barry White was jailed for 4 months at age 16 for stealing $30,000 worth of Cadillac tires. While in jail, he heard Elvis Presley singing “Now Or Never” on the radio, an experience he later credited with changing the course of his life.
jNYOj TIL Captain Cook's return to Hawaii coincided with the Makahiki, a Hawaiian harvest festival of worship for the god Lono. Coincidentally the form of Cook's ship resembled certain artifacts that formed part of the season of worship. He was flayed a month later after trying to kidnap the king.