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TIL you can Street View around the Old City in Jerusalem

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j6kXv TIL that in March 2024, an Ethiopian bank lost millions after an ATM glitch allowed excess withdrawals but recovered 99% by naming and shaming those who exploited it.
D1W4e TIL about an ancient Japanese pruning method that allows lumber production without cutting down trees called "Daisugi"
9nLp TIL White Men Can’t Jump was listed as one of Stanley Kubrick’s favourite films.
4X6Zb TIL that a British POW started a hobby of stitching while in captivity. His work was so good it was hung on the wall by the German guards, not realising the secret message stitched on it. The message 'God Save The King' and 'F--- Hitler' was stitched in Morse code.
8erAa TIL that Robin William’s final film role was a voice role as Dennis the Dog for Absolutely Anything directed by a pal of his Terry Jones of Monty Python fame.