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TIL “Low Sodium Salt” exists, and it could prevent millions of deaths.

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6a17 TIL of Steve Leech, a milkman who was doing his rounds, when he saw a shop on fire. He used 320 pints of milk to put it out, and was credited with saving 7 other stores. He received the award for “Hero Milkman of the Millennium.”
l754B TIL about a barbershop which promoted reading. Children got a discount if they read aloud during a haircut.
M9nW TIL traces of nicotine and cocoa have been found in Ancient Egyptian mummies
J1D7k TIL: In Pokemon, the reason Remoraid (a fish) evolves into Octillery (an octopus) can be understood by their Japanese names: Teppuo (gun fish) and Okutank (octopus tank). It's a revolver evolving into a tank.
Pa9Z TIL Frito-Lay discontinued 100% biodegradable SunChips bags due to the crinkling of the bags causing “noise complaints”