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TIL on the Faroe Islands, The male Y chromosomes of the population are of 87% Scandinavian descent, while the female X chromosomes are of 84% Scottish/Irish descent.

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GA9lg TIL the term “sarcophagus” literally means “flesh-eater” because the limestone used for them was believed to accelerate decomposition.
58EB TIL New Zealand is listed as a State in the Australian constitution, and can choose to join the Australian Commonwealth if it wishes.
jNd1p TIL of Winston’s Churchill’s daily drinking habits. 3-4 weak whiskey sodas, a bottle of champagne/wine with lunch and another with dinner, all rounded off with cognac and brandy.
VBgMQ TIL The longest walk ever taken place was by George Meegan. He walked from the bottom of South America to the top of North America. He took 41 million steps, wore out 12.5 pairs of shoes, and collected 8 world records!
DQ51P TIL in 1993 there was a prototype navigation system which used a compass and wheel sensors to direct people