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TIL that Zambia produced a unique genre of rock music called Zamrock, inspired by James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and traditional African music. It faded out after the economic collapse of Zambia in the 80s.

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xVRrb TIL an investigation by the FTC found that 4 cancer charities used 97% of their funds for private executive use including "vehicles, college tuition, gym memberships, Jet Ski outings, dating website subscriptions, luxury cruises, and tickets to concerts and professional sporting events"
KOdJw TIL that glossy paper is heavy because it's literally made of clay. The gloss is made using white clay to fill in the spaces between the fibers.
GAwQg TIL in Icelandic folklore there's a cat called Jólaköttur or Yule Cat. It lurks in the snowy countryside during the Christmas season and eats people who do not receive new clothing before Christmas Eve.
epnbL TIL A Student of Sheffield University, with an IQ of 126, had virtually no brain. The student had cerebral tissue less than 1mm deep.
WkPDA TIL Bill Cosby in 1969 was given a “Man of the Year” award in which in his acceptance speech the comedian "proposed changing the name of the annual honor" to "the nice guy as far as we know" award.