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TIL at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, North Korean and South Korean athletes came together to march as one under the unified banner of ‘Korea’ during the opening ceremony

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ANYja TIL James Bond played baccarat in the original Casino Royale novel (1953). The 2006 film adaptation changed the card game to Texas hold 'em, which was much more relatable to modern audiences and required more skill.
4kvPw TIL an Italian singer (Adriano Celentano) released a song that was intended to sound to Italian audiences as if it was in English but was actually gibberish.
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