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TIL artichokes are no longer considered kosher because they often contain worms and other insects.

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dDj7r TIL that Soca legend Machel Montano holds a Master’s in Carnival Studies from the University of Trinidad and Tobago. The field examines the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of Caribbean Carnival, from its music and performances to its social impact.
GYLkE TIL Ron Swanson, Parks and Recreation, was loosely based on a real life government official. The creators discussed the role with a government official from Burbank, California. She said she could relate with the character because she didn’t “really believe in the mission” of her government job.
J11eQ TIL The FDR Memorial in Washington DC was designed to be accessible to people with physical impairments. However, vision-impaired visitors complained that the braille was illegible due to improper dot spacing, and in some cases was placed eight feet off the ground.
4XjEg TIL French Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is the only nuclear-powered carrier completed outside of the US Navy, and the only non-American carrier equipped with a catapult launch system.
9wWB7 TIL of Formula Easter, a Formula One-type racing series created specifically for drivers/constructors from the communist bloc