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TIL that the oldest song in the world was written 3,400 years ago, based on a ‘sheet’ of music which was discovered in the ancient Syrian city of Ugarit.

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kJ0Om TIL that dogs intentionally try to make humans laugh. They understand that laughter means play, and play is positive.
0dye5 TIL that in 2023, a radioactive capsule containing cesium-137, was lost during transport in Western Australia, prompting a large-scale search operation. Amazingly, it was found on the side of the road several weeks later and caused no injuries or sickness.
6E408 TIL that immediately after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her secretary will inform the Prime Minister via a secure phone line by saying "London Bridge is down", thus initiating Operation London Bridge, a detailed procedure that outlines the action for days and weeks after the sovereign's death.
GDL4 TIL John F. Kennedy took meth to manage pain from war injuries and “to keep his youthful image”
GAleG TIL the origin of the political terms "left" and "right" originated during the French revolution of 1789 when members of the National Assembly divided into supporters of the Ancien Regime (the king) to the president's right and supporters of the revolution to his left.