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gr604
TIL German Chocolate Cake is not German in origin, but is named for an English-American chocolate maker Samuel German
a84Oo
TIL that the phrase “it’s bedlam in here” comes from the psychiatrist hospital Bethlehem Royal Hospital which was founded in 1247 and is still running today. “Bedlam” came from slurring “Bethlehem.” It was known for excessive cruelty and brutality that wealthy people would visit for entertainment.
8evK8
TIL that some artificial raspberry flavorings are harvested from the castor sacs of beavers, which are located near the beaver's cloaca (excretory opening), giving the flavoring the nickname "beaver taint".