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TIL Lifesavers, and other forms of crystalline sugar - Produce lightning like sparks when chewed vigorously. This effect can be reproduced in any dark environment, and is called Triboluminescence.

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4ka9N TIL that the "Liner, wet weather, poncho" or Poncho liner, was first used by U.S. personnel during the early stages of the Vietnam War. One theory for it's nickname "Woobie" was in reference to a child's security blanket from the movie Mr. Mom.
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