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TIL that in Return of the Jedi, the Ewoks spoke in high-speed Tibetan.

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YpN17 TIL banknotes in Scotland are unique. They are one of the only banknotes in the world to be issued by retail banks. Every banknote issued must be backed by an equivalent Bank of England note or Gold. Scottish banknotes are not legal tender.
QWyd TIL that the word “galaxy” literally means “milky way,” so the milky way galaxy is the “milky way milky way.”
E1QZX TIL Jesus is referenced in the Quran, directly or indirectly, 187 times. Making him the most referenced person in the Quran.
eVOJ TIL Sugar was first added to chewing gum in 1869. Ironically, a dentist named William Semple was behind the decision.
Yg8B TIL that the RGB color gamut used in electronics can not display all possible colors. Even if yellow is added, the device can still only display 87% of all colors that humans are able to perceive.