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TIL Bison are faster than horses!

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rOad TIL people believed that sufferers of Williams Syndrome, who have charming & extraordinarily kind personalities, had extraordinary, even magical powers. The word ‘elfin’ was used to describe their facial features. This is believed to be the origin of elves, fairies & 'wee folk’ in English folklore.
mM5O TIL that 17 out of the 20 tallest statues in the world are Buddhist
4XjXo TIL that the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles offers visa-free access, free of charge, to all foreign nationals, from every country in the world (besides Kosovo, which Seychelles doesn't recognise). The visitor's permit is valid for 3 months, and can be extended for up to 12 months
A9Gd TIL The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button
ZpGVv TIL that SR71A "start carts" exhausted USA's junkyards of 400 cubic inch Buick V8 engines