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TIL that the sun has still not set on the British Empire.

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EgnM0 TIL that part of Icelandic Christmas lore is that a giant cat, the Yule Cat will kill you if you don't give or receive clothing on Christmas.
Br5Lb TIL a 1995 sci-fi novel depicted invading aliens destroying all life on Earth, then chasing surviving human colonists throughout the solar system while broadcasting "We Are the World" on repeat to taunt them
gMnYX TIL about Suicide Cliff in Saipan where thousands of Japanese civilians and soldiers jumped off to commit suicide and evade capture US forces due to Japanese propaganda. The Suicide Cliff is also listed in the US Register of Historic Places.
enP6 TIL a theater manager in South Korea felt that “The Sound of Music” was too long, so he shortened it by cutting out all the songs.
nW1r7 TIL that tone deafness is a real neurological condition called amusia. People with it have difficulty recognizing musical pitch and melodies, even though their hearing and intelligence are normal. It’s estimated to affect about 1.5% of the population.