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TIL scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which predates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.

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jNlgp TIL that the Kingsmen song "Louie Louie" (which was investigated for indecency by the FBI for 31 months, which turned up nothing) did in fact contain swear word that was never detected by the FBI: the drummer audibly shouts "F***!" at approx. 0:55, when he dropped a drumstick during recording.
OmP1 TIL Homer Simpson makes on average $80,260 a year as a Nuclear Safety Technician
DQDRV TIL that Galileo's middle finger is considered a secular relic.
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