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TIL that monosodium glutamate (MSG) has no extraordinary negative effect on the human body, contrary to common perception

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NZDN TIL that in January 1997, the capitol of Ghana rioted over accusations of penis snatching wizards. Several people were killed by mobs who accused them of using magic handshakes to kidnap penises and hold them for ransom.
7PWP TIL Canadians say “eh” because it is short for the Cree word “Eha” meaning “yes” or “I agree.” The Cree were some of the most prominent members of the Canadian fur trade, which shaped Canada’s history. Europeans adapted some of their behaviours, hence the saying eh.
B84L TIL “Night of the Living Dead” (1968) is part of the public domain because the distributor forgot to put a copyright notice on the title card
1aeYP TIL musician Bob Geldof's wife Paula left him for Michael Hutchinson (INXS). Geldof began raising their 4 yr old daughter after Michael committed suicide and Paula later died of a heroin overdose.
1aMOP TIL that the ISS(International Space Station) orbits 250 miles(410km) above the surface of the Earth. This would be near equivalent to the straight line distance of San Antonio, Texas to Dallas, Texas.