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TIL that the reason grape flavors often taste so artificial is because they are derived from methyl anthranilate, a compound found in Concord grapes and coal byproducts.

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WkZE4 TIL the "Hogwarts Express" rescued a family caught by a flood in the Scottish Highlands. Faced with a 3-mile walk in a bog for kids aged 6, 8, 10 & 12, the father called for help; police had the next train pick them up called the Jacobite, which happened to be the train from Harry Potter movies.
Brad TIL In 1922 there was a riot in New York City because of people wearing straw hats after the date that it was considered socially acceptable to do so, September 15th.
EQjX TIL There is an auction to win a trip to space accompanied by Leonardo DiCaprio
4k5g TIL Male ducks shed and regrow their penis each breeding season…
rRWDe TIL in 1983, LA Dodgers pitcher Bob Welch pitched 9 shutout innings and hit a solo home run in a 1-0 win. This is the only time in baseball history this has happened