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TIL There is a volcano in Japan that erupts almost every day, and has done so since 1914, when the Island spewed enough lava to become connected to the mainland.

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QJYl9 TIL Boric acid (AKA Borax) was added to expired milk to feed babies in the Victorian Era. It was believed to "purify" the milk and rid it of its sour taste and smell. The boric acid fed on the bovine TB in the milk, effectively giving babies tuberculosis.
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