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TIL that panko bread crumbs are made with electricity instead of heat, giving them the crunchy texture that makes them unique

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ap7N TIL studies have unsuccessfully tried to kill dogs by overdosing on marijuana.
JYmol TIL there is a town in New Mexico named "Truth or Consequences". They changed it from "Hot Springs" in 1950 to win a radio contest.
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