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TIL The FDA tried to regulate vitamin supplements in high doses (>150% DV) due to potential health risks. Regulations were fought by the Vitamin Industry, who then funded a bill preventing all FDA regulation of supplements, which has been law since in 1976.

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V9wp TIL that after London 2012, Royal Mail repainted postboxes gold in the hometowns of medal winners.
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