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TIL “a typical can of Coca Cola contains as much sugar as three and half Krispy Kreme Donuts”

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gbJD TIL: When Edward I, King of England annexed Wales in 1277 AD, he promised them his son, and heir to the throne, would be Welsh. This is why the heir apparent in the UK is always titled “Prince of Wales” before taking the throne.
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