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TIL that the Altar Stone, the rock at the center of Stonehenge, was hauled 465 miles from the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland.

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QJ0np TIL 5 puppies died during the filming of Snow Buddies due to virus in the cold weather of British Columbia
kJjR5 TIL That our brains can randomly project vivid scenes, like video game maps or childhood places, without any reason, thanks to a brain network that activates when we’re doing nothing.
VBk1Q TIL if you happen across a sheep on its back with its legs in the air, it needs your help! (otherwise it will die)
mxAeO TIL In 2009, 2 Egyptian fishermen were captured by Somali Pirates, The Egyptian hostages escaped by attacking and seizing the pirate’s guns and machetes and reversed the kidnapping by kidnapping the pirates to Yemen, They were offered flights from Yemen to Egypt but took their boats home instead.
1amgV TIL that churros are pressed out in a star shape because otherwise it's very possible for them to violently explode while frying, spraying hot oil and bits of churro all over the kitchen