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TIL There are over 2100 languages spoken natively in Africa making it the most linguistically diverse continent in the world

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0d8QL TIL there is a (tongue-in-cheek) secret society called The Sons of Lee Marvin. It consists of people who bear a resemblance to the actor, so that they could plausibly be his sons. Actual or rumored members include Jim Jarmush (founder), Tom Waits, John Lurie, Iggy Pop, Neil Young & Josh Brolin.
eGN6 TIL That in South Dakota there is an annual motorcycle rally that averages almost 10 deaths, 400 arrests, 300 emergency room visits, and tens of millions in revenue for local government.
4XbRg TIL Apollo 11 astronauts basically flung their poop in bags on the moon’s surface.
wLrVE TIL The "Y.M.C.A" dance originated in 1979 episode of American Bandstand which featured the Village People as guests. The dance was performed by audience members while the group performed the song. Dick Clark showed the audience doing the YMCA gestures & the group incorporated it into their routine.
GPDj TIL that 75% of the US’s oil comes from North and South America, not the Middle East.