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TIL No road or safe route exists between the jungles of North and South America in what is known as the Darién Gap

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9wVbX TIL Oilbirds (Guácharos) are cave dwelling nocturnal fruiteaters that breed and roost in large colonies in lightless South American caves. They echolocate, use whiskers to sense surfaces, and have eyes with the highest light-gathering capacity of any bird. Their chicks are rich in fat.
Y7BbA TIL The Great Wall of China is not visible from space, despite popular belief
e0Wbk TIL About intrusive R's. Most typically heard in Australian or British accents. Instead of saying "idea" they'll say "idear".
b6Er9 TIL a country called Republic of Indian Stream existed between USA and Canada, for less than three years between 1832 and 1835. It is now part of New Hampshire.
X0w1R TIL After Leo McCarey won the oscar for best director he said 'Thanks, but you gave it to me for the wrong picture' believing that 'Make Way For Tomorrow', which wasn't even nominated, deserved the award.