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TIL about the Stelae of Nahr el-Kalb, a series of inscriptions from several conquerors from Egyptian times to Lebanese independence

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E1VdV TIL the oldest (known) living terrestrial animal in the world is a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan. He hatched in 1832, making him around 188 years old. He lives on the island of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory.
0wvZN TIL when the Vatican Archives published records on the Templar Order, it showed that the Inquisition had discovered the Templars were not heretics, but in fact a knighthood for homosexuals. The Pope decided to close the knighthood "for the good of the church" when this discovery was made.
nWKpG TIL of hyperforeignism, when people mispronounce foreign words that are actually simpler than they expect
BgmQb TIL an Australian bartender exploited an ATM glitch and went on a $1.6 million spending spree over 4.5 months before getting caught!
97Yr TIL John Wick was directed by two of Keanu Reeves’ former stunt doubles.