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TIL Central Park’s rivers and streams are entirely artificial and can be turned on and off.

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vPQDj TIL the Rohonc (or Rohonczi) Codex is a document in an unknown language and writing system that emerged in the 19th century, written on paper from the 1530s. Like the more-famous Voynich Manuscript, scholars are divided on the possible origin and meaning, and whether it is a hoax or authentic.
grwLL TIL that the subcontinent of India once moved over the surface of the Earth twice as fast as any other landmass
NXnmb TIL that there are only two escelators in the entire state of Wyoming in the United States. The most recent of them was built in 1979. Both of them are also located in bank buildings for Hilltop National Bank and First Interstate Bank in the states second most populous city of Casper.
YpgRx TIL that the phrase "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" came from the practice of saloons offering a free lunch to patrons purchasing at least one drink. Lunch consisted of salty finger-foods, encouraging the drinking of more beer.
Y7X8x TIL Espionage Act violations carry up to 10 years prison penalty per violation (per document)