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TIL that 102 years before "Prey," there was a film with an all-Native cast. Released in 1920, "Daughter of the Dawn" was shot in Oklahoma, and stars the son of legendary Comanche chief Quanah Parker.

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dVx9 TIL Just 3 years after the Civil War a man walked 1400 miles through the former Confederate states with a Union flag to disprove claims of lingering hatred.
aw7eL TIL that after it's use in a 2007 gameshow, Men At Work were sued for copyright infringement as the flute lead of "Down Under" resembled a children's song from the 1930's. According to singer Colin Hay, the stress of the court case led to the death of his father and the band's flutist, Greg Ham.
xYj1 TIL naps are predominantly deep sleep and our body is wired for them.
Z8V6R TIL about Akashinga. An all female, all vegan group that prevents poaching in Africa
wLBYW TIL that the Prince hit “Purple Rain” was actually recorded in front of an audience at a charity event and that guitarist Wendy Melvoin was only 19 at the time and playing the song live for the very first time.