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TIL that some of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins are located in Libya

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D1w9r TIL that the Lord of the Rings film trilogy brought the country of New Zealand so much attention, that the government of New Zealand has a "Minister of the Rings", who is responsible for all affairs involving the production of LOTR in New Zealand.
RMxw TIL The lion used in the original MGM movie logo killed its trainer and two assistants the day after the logo was filmed.
6a9Q TIL of Eunus, a slave-magician who joked on stage that he planned to overthrow Roman rule and become king of Sicily. Then he led a huge slave uprising, and kept his promises to spare the lives of those who had left him tips.
VGPp TIL that 82% of Americans want warning labels on GMO foods. The same study revealed that 80% of Americans want warning labels on foods that contain DNA. [pdf warning]
W0VA TIL that America is the only developed country on earth where the current generation is less educated than the previous generation