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TIL there is a conspiracy theory that Egyptian treasures and tunnels were found in the Grand Canyon in 1909 and subsequently covered up by the Smithsonian. The area in question has numerous Egyptian landmark names and is currently off-limits to all hikers.

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NmDM TIL of albino alligators, of which only 50 exist worldwide, and have a life expectancy of less than 24 hours in the wild due to UV sensitivity and lack of camouflage.
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7GGM TIL the Popsicle was invented by an 11-year old boy who accidentally left his drink and stir-stick outside overnight
Jov1 TIL a “Butt” was a medieval unit of measurement for wine, and a butt load of wine was equivalent to 129 gallons.
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