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TIL the country of Zambia had its own rock scene during the 70’s

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5Ywwk TIL that in an unbelievable coincidence, the moon is exactly four hundred times smaller than the Sun but four hundred times closer to the Earth, so that both the Sun and the Moon appear to be precisely the same size in the sky - which gives us the phenomenon we call a total eclipse.
ADba4 TIL that when The Who first released the song "My Generation", the BBC initially refused to play it for many months because of Roger Daltrey's vocal style. It reversed its decision after the song became more popular.
9ewD TIL that in 1942, business leaders in Winnipeg, Canada organized an “If day” where they simulated a Nazi invasion and occupation of the city. The fear generated during the event was a very successful fundraising tool, which managed to raise over 3 million Canadian dollars for the war effort.
NVQM TIL there is a diamond encrusted Mercedes that will cost you $1000 to TOUCH.
j6O6M TIL most human babies grow tails that are re-absorbed in the womb. Just watching a random episode of 'justified' and had my mind blown...