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TIL that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, helped get two falsely accused men out of prison after solving their previously closed cases.

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xVJmo TIL that Richard Dominick, the man responsible for much of the success of the Jerry Springer Show, Hardcore Pawn, Bait Car, etc. was also a reporter for "The Sun" grocery store tabloid and swore on David Letterman's show that all the stories reported are 100% true.
KYOpa TIL the Aussies used to hold chariot races, Ancient Rome style, but with motorcycles instead of horses.
Y7k8G TIL the banana tree is actually a herb.
KOvw9 TIL about the Cheerleader Effect which makes people look more attractive when in groups
Jm1B TIL that guard llamas are real thing and they can tear an animal apart with their teeth and sharp nails. They are used to protect farm animals from coyotes and foxes. Most llamas also have innate dislike for canines and will chase and attack such intruders with “extreme prejudice”.