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TIL that the Illuminati existed but had no enduring influence on world politics

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0wVYA TIL about 'Gegenschein', a very faint glow in the night sky exactly opposite of the Sun, caused by the backscatter of sunlight by interplanetary dust.
K5Ew TIL that Ethiopians cannot enjoy the highest quality coffee produced in their own country, which is the birthplace of coffee. The government only allows lower-quality beans to be sold on the domestic market, in order to promote exports and obtain a harder foreign currency.
E195d TIL: In Norwegian slang, "texas" means "wild" or "crazy." It started when Westerns (films and books) became popular in Norway.
R806 TIL there’s a UK internet service provider that is compliant with XKCD comic 806, and will transfer your tech support call to a more competent rep if you say ‘shibboleet’
OGkJ4 TIL that Pink Floyd’s The Wall is designed as an endless loop. The final track, “Outside the Wall,” ends with “Isn’t this where...”, and the album starts with “... we came in?” continuing the last song’s melody, highlighting the cyclical theme of Water’s concept.