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TIL That Dr. Pepper is the oldest soft drink in the US.
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TIL While Pope Gregory IX was in power, he declared that cats were to be associated with devil worship and had them exterminated. The disappearance of cats is believed to have helped rats spread Bubonic plague or black death.
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TIL at a time when the typical burger was 35 cents, McDonald's sold them for for 15 cents each, thanks to having a more efficient and low-cost sales model for their food. This led to increased sales and allowed for expansion of the chain.
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TIL the 7 year rule for dog aging is incorrect - compared to humans, dogs age faster when young and slower as they age.
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TIL that not only did 43% of Pompeii buildings have indoor toilets, some also had plumbing for toilets on the second floor.
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TIL the word “checkmate” derives from the Persian phrase “Shah Met” which means “the King is Dead.”