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TIL red M&Ms were not sold for 10 years over concerns that red food dye was a carcinogen

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neaPo TIL about the War of the Heavenly Horses, in which China fought Greeks in Central Asia because the Chinese wanted Greek horses.
0wlR TIL: As much as four percent of the sand on the beaches of Normandy consists of shrapnel left over from D-Day. (based off of samples taken from the beach, which reported at least 4% of the samples consisting of shrapnel. Page 5 has relevant data)
JYgxB TIL Hugh Jackman never knew wolverines were real animals; he mistakenly studied wolves in preparation for the iconic super hero role.
4XadX TIL the 12 boys stuck in Thai cave for weeks before rescued by international effort thought they would have to ride their bikes home after grueling rescue
oBVjY TIL of Ranulf de Broc, a courtier under King Henry II of England, who was responsible for regulating prostitution and held the title of “Marshal of the Whores of the Royal Household”