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TIL that there is a global Sand crisis and that there is an actual Sand mafia.

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e0jDk TIL Clay and earth are eaten in some nations; either for pleasure or to suppress hunger. One such clay is Kaolin, which is sold at most markets in Cameroon and is often flavored with spices such as black pepper and cardamom. Consumption is greatest among women, especially during pregnancy.
ZNvv TIL The PlayStation 2 was so popular, it was produced up until the month before the PlayStation 4 was announced.
MA9b TIL A man in 1938 agreed to have himself monitored on a electrocardiogram as he was executed to see the effects on his heart.
Z8QpG TIL that in Tom Hanks' first movie, "He Knows You're Alone", his character was supposed to be killed off, but the crew liked him so much they decided not to film the scene, meaning his character survived
78R8Z TIL in the original German ending of the fairy tale Snow White, the evil queen is forced to put on red-hot iron shoes and dance until she drops dead.