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TIL there’s no iced tea in Long Island iced tea.

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8aVBL TIL Christmas for children in Australia means kangaroos (called "boomers") pulling Santa Claus throughout the country. Children leave beer out for Santa Claus because it's summertime in Australia and very hot!
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