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TIL about archeological Tells. Neolithic human settlement sites that grew into large (some over 100 feet tall) hills due to the people there discarding remains into the ground below, building on top of discarded buildings, and the collection of sediment/materials from everyday living.

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Q17d TIL during truce talks between North and South Korea, each country would attempt to have the biggest flag on their table. If S.K. brought a large table flag, the N.K. would bring an even larger flag to the next meeting. This ended when both parties had a meeting which set table flag size standards.
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kJ6Rm TIL the actress who Played Topaz in Thor: Ragnarok also voiced Gramma Tala in Moana