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TIL Doune Castle in Scotland, where Monty Python filmed "Holy Grail" movie, rents coconut shells to tourists

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JYrDv TIL that American president Zachary Taylor (in office 1849-50) fell ill and died after consuming copious amounts of raw fruit and iced milk, while attending 4th of July celebrations during a fund-raising event at the Washington Monument then under construction.
LWyp TIL: Man dodged a 20 year prison sentence after “underage” porn star testified on his behalf
aABZ TIL the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council account for 67% of all global arms exports
aRxo TIL that women who bare their breasts publicly in Liverpool, England, will be exempt from prosecution if they work in a tropical fish store.
dDMW9 TIL "Champing at the bit" is the original, technically correct turn of phrase while "chomping at the bit" is a newer, now acceptable variation