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TIL that Samoa skipped a Friday

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W7RaY TIL AlphaGo's shocking 'Move 37' in 2016 Go match against Lee Sedol defied logic, baffled experts. This unexpected play, later proven brilliant, marked a turning point, showcasing AI's potential to revolutionize problem-solving.
dKwK TIL slavery was nearly abolished in the USA in 1784, but the motion fell short by one vote
a8Op9 TIL that the Wolf of Wall Street, a movie about a financial fraud, was funded by a fraudster named Jho Low who stole $750 million from Malaysia. Jordon Belfort, the man depicted in the movie, claimed that he suspected Jho of having stolen the money.
0wXmL TIL that an Orca killed a Great White Shark near California’s Farallon Islands in 2000. The smell of the dead shark's carcass caused all nearby great whites to vanish. A great white with a satellite tag in the area was seen to immediately dive to a depth of 500 meters and then swam to Hawaii.