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TIL of the Pomelo, one of the original citrus species from which the rest of cultivated citrus' have been hybridized, such as today's oranges and grapefruit, etc.

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en6D TIL French mathematician Joseph Fourier believed wrapping his body in a blanket was beneficial to his health. He died after tripping on it and falling down the stairs.
Y4nZ TIL the discovery of a megalithic site known as Göbekli Tepe is changing our understanding of human capability during one of humanities most crucial stages of development, as it was built 5000 years before the first known major civilization.
epaXn TIL Cornicione is the Italian word for the edge or rim of a pizza. The cornicione should be an airy, raised edge, that’s crunchy on the outside and light and soft on the inside, typically found on a Neapolitan pizza. The crust is the whole bread part of the pizza, not only the edge.
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VMr0 TIL - if you have an Irish born Grandparent you can attend University in Scotland for free due to European Union rules.