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TIL cavemen didn’t live in caves. But the only places where their culture survived the centuries are caves.

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7rZQp TIL the Colombian army wrote a song which contained a secret message in the chorus written in Morse code. It was broadcasted to rebel occupied territories in order to raise the morale of hostages being held there. The message read, "19 people rescued. You're next. Don’t lose hope."
JYBm TIL that the most decorated unit in US military history is the 442nd Infantry Regiment, which was made up mostly by Japanese-American volunteers during WWII.
OoeJX TIL that Victor Salva, director of “Powder” and the “Jeepers Creepers” films, served 3 years in prison for child molestation and child pornography, and is still currently working in Hollywood.
9VDp TIL Apollo 12 was struck by lightning twice during lift off.
WAV9 TIL that Black Friday runs concurrent with Buy Nothing Day; An international protest against consumerism with more than 65 nations globally participating.